December 29-31 Rhythm and Vines 28427-01 DECEMBER 2019 27126-01 28429-01 28426-01 December 25, Wednesday Christmas Day: Gisborne parkrun Join in for some Christmas morning cheer and a 5km run/walk. Meet: Waikanae Beach Playground, Grey St, 7.45am. Kid, dog and pram-friendly December 27, Friday Gisborne Rodeo Come along and enjoy the family atmosphere with traditional rodeo rides and open events. Entrance: end of Birrell St (off Chalmers Rd), start 10am, $40Fam (2A+2C), $15A, $5Ch, u/5s free. Details: Bonnie ph 021 0877 6466, [email protected]Knights of the Dub Table A high intensity show with uplifting grooves, live dubs and sassy reggae, with Ariana Henare. Dome Room, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 9pm-midnight. Tickets: $22-$27.50 from theticketfairy.com December 27 & 28, Friday & Saturday Wa165 steam train trip to Muriwai Enjoy the scenery on a two-hour journey, bring a picnic or have a cuppa on board. Leaving from the Railway Station, Grey St at 1pm, $35A, $15 u/15s, $80Fam (2A & 2Ch). Any unsold tickets from the station half an hour before departure (cash or Eftpos), Gisborne i-Site, 209 Grey St, ph 868 6139 for credit card bookings, or see www.gcvr.org.nz December 28 & 29, Saturday & Sunday NZ Beach Tour: Gisborne Slam and Junior Joust Beach volleyball action with NZs best players, along with international teams battling for the title. Waikanae Beach, Ocean end of Grey St, 9am-5pm both days. Dec 29; junior games from 9am, semi- finals from 10am and finals 2-3pm. Free for spectators December 29-31, Sunday to Tuesday Rhythm and Vines Festival e ultimate three-day international music festival. Waiohika Estate Vineyard, 75 Waimata Valley Rd. Dec 29 & 30; 2pm-midnight and Dec 31; 2pm-sunrise. R18. Tickets: rhythmandvines.co.nz December 30, Monday NZ Summer Road Trip: The Jordan Luck Band Featuring all the favourites from Why Does Love Do is To Me to Whatever Happened to Tracey and more. Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St, 6-10pm, $40+Bfee at undertheradar.co.nz December 31, Tuesday Gisborne Caledonian: Hogmanay Dance Modern, sequence and social dancing with supper. St Mark’s Church Hall, 776 Childers Rd, 8pm-midnight Wave: New Year’s Eve Youth Fest Youth-focused, alcohol/smoke/drug-free event with live music, entertainment, food stalls and youth-friendly activities. Lawson Field Rose Garden, 7 Fitzherbert St, 8pm-midnight, free Please phone Jane Smith 869 0617 e-mail: [email protected]WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR IN JANUARY 2020 JAN 1 Walter Findlay Fire in the Sky JAN 4 & 5 Hapuka Hunt with Lazy Fifty JAN 10 SmashFest 2020 JAN 11 Good Vibes Summer Festival JAN 18 More FM Gisborne Lions Annual Beach Dig JAN 29 Paul Bosauder Flamenco Tour JAN 31 Hear4u Exhibition/Auction Gisborne International Music Competition December 2-4 & 6-7 Below left: Ngaruaroha Martin ~ Ngapuhi/Tainui, winner of the Pultron Composites Prize for the Best Performance for a NZ work at the 2018 GIMC Below: Tim Yu ~ Sydney, winner of the Wallace Foundation First Prize at the 2018 GIMC
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December 29-31
Rhythm and Vines
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DECEMBER 2019
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December 25, WednesdayChristmas Day: Gisborne parkrunJoin in for some Christmas morning cheer and a 5km run/walk.Meet: Waikanae Beach Playground, Grey St, 7.45am. Kid, dog and pram-friendly
December 27, FridayGisborne RodeoCome along and enjoy the family atmosphere with traditional rodeo rides and open events.Entrance: end of Birrell St (off Chalmers Rd), start 10am, $40Fam (2A+2C), $15A, $5Ch, u/5s free. Details: Bonnie ph 021 0877 6466, [email protected]
Knights of the Dub TableA high intensity show with uplifting grooves, live dubs and sassy reggae, with Ariana Henare.Dome Room, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 9pm-midnight. Tickets: $22-$27.50 from theticketfairy.com
December 27 & 28, Friday & SaturdayWa165 steam train trip to MuriwaiEnjoy the scenery on a two-hour journey, bring a picnic or have a cuppa on board.Leaving from the Railway Station, Grey St at 1pm, $35A, $15 u/15s, $80Fam (2A & 2Ch). Any unsold tickets from the station half an hour before departure (cash or Eftpos), Gisborne i-Site, 209 Grey St, ph 868 6139 for credit card bookings, or see www.gcvr.org.nz
December 28 & 29, Saturday & SundayNZ Beach Tour: Gisborne Slam and Junior JoustBeach volleyball action with NZs best players, along with international teams battling for the title.Waikanae Beach, Ocean end of Grey St, 9am-5pm both days. Dec 29; junior games from 9am, semi-finals from 10am and finals 2-3pm. Free for spectators
December 29-31, Sunday to TuesdayRhythm and Vines FestivalThe ultimate three-day international music festival.Waiohika Estate Vineyard, 75 Waimata Valley Rd. Dec 29 & 30; 2pm-midnight and Dec 31; 2pm-sunrise. R18. Tickets: rhythmandvines.co.nz
December 30, MondayNZ Summer Road Trip: The Jordan Luck BandFeaturing all the favourites from Why Does Love Do This To Me to Whatever Happened to Tracey and more.Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St, 6-10pm, $40+Bfee at undertheradar.co.nz
December 31, TuesdayGisborne Caledonian: Hogmanay DanceModern, sequence and social dancing with supper.St Mark’s Church Hall, 776 Childers Rd, 8pm-midnight
Wave: New Year’s Eve Youth FestYouth-focused, alcohol/smoke/drug-free event with live music, entertainment, food stalls and youth-friendly activities.Lawson Field Rose Garden, 7 Fitzherbert St, 8pm-midnight, free
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR IN JANUARY 2020JAN 1 Walter Findlay Fire in the SkyJAN 4 & 5 Hapuka Hunt with Lazy FiftyJAN 10 SmashFest 2020JAN 11 Good Vibes Summer Festival
JAN 18 More FM Gisborne Lions Annual Beach DigJAN 29 Paul Bosauder Flamenco TourJAN 31 Hear4u Exhibition/Auction
Gisborne International Music CompetitionDecember 2-4 & 6-7Below left: Ngaruaroha Martin ~ Ngapuhi/Tainui, winner of the Pultron Composites Prize for the Best Performance for a NZ work at the 2018 GIMCBelow: Tim Yu ~ Sydney, winner of the Wallace Foundation First Prize at the 2018 GIMC
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December 1, SundayGisborne Harriers: Matokitoki ClassicAnnual 21km half marathon and 10km or 5km run through the scenic Matokitoki Valley.Meet: Waiteata Park, 8 Richardson Ave, 8am-midday, $25 21km, $15 10km, $10 5km. Register: gisborneharriers/Matokitoki-Classic/Details
Gas Guzzlers’ BreakfastCheck out classic or vintage cars, hotrods, bikes and projects.Behind the Courthouse on Reads Quay, 8.30-11am. Rain, hail or sunshine
Jolly Lifestyle MarketLocal craft stalls, coffee and music, with parking in the paddock.The Royal ( Jolly Stockman) carpark, 3 Saleyards Rd, 11am-2pm, weather permitting
Love our Moana Christmas ParadeBring the whanau to watch floats make their way through the city centre. Theme; taking care of our wonderful ocean.CBD, Gladstone Road, 4-5pm. Float inquiries: Lana at [email protected]
December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, SundaysLions Express Train RidesTake the kids for a train ride around the playground and lake.Start: near Gisborne Wainui Lions Junior Cycle Park, Centennial Marine Dr, 11am-3pm, $2
Historic MV Takitimu CruiseEnjoy the sights of Poverty Bay from a fully-restored historic tug.Sailing from Pier 1, Inner Harbour (gate outside Tatapouri SFC), weather permitting, 2pm. Pay at the gate: $20A, $10u/12s, limit 25. Details: Brian 027 474 9360
December 1-31, DailyTairawhiti Museum ExhibitionsThe Lieutenant’s Calling Card and the Response of a Quizzical Eye; Native Voices: Ko Au, Ko Matau; Posing, Not Posing; Tu te Whaihanga.10 Stout St, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1.30-4pm, locals free, visitors $5, ph 867 3832
December 2, 9 & 16, MondaysFun Dancing GisborneBeginners class and reviews for modern, sequence and social ballroom dancing.St Andrew’s Hall, 176 Cobden St, 7.30-10pm, $5, ph 867 0074
December 2-4 & 6-7, Monday to Wednesday & Friday to SaturdayGisborne International Music CompetitionFor ages 16-25. Support the contestants as they play core orchestral instruments.War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright St. First Round; Dec 2, 3 & 4, 10am, 2pm & 7pm. Semi-final; Dec 6, 10am, 2pm & 7pm. Final; Dec 7, 7pm. All sessions are free
December 3, TuesdayInternational Day: Persons with DisabilitiesBring along whanau, colleagues and friends as service providers, community groups and organisations create an informative event in support of our disabled community.The Warehouse carpark, 80 Customhouse St, 9am-midday. Details: Rachel at [email protected]
Community Remembrance ServiceCome along with family and friends to join in a time of communal remembrance.Evans Funeral Services Chapel, 171 Ormond Rd, 6pm
Only Love is Real: Pure SpiritualityNorthland author, Shamare will discuss his recently released book; recover peace of mind and joy in your life.HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 6-8pm, free
December 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21 & 24, Tuesdays, Thursdays & SaturdaysTairawhiti MenzshedWork in a fully equipped woodwork or carpentry workspace on community or personal projects.Tairawhiti Menzshed, cnr Parkinson & Innes St, 9am-3pm. Details: Ph/txt James 022 465 0396
December 3 & 10, TuesdaysBaby TimeFor 0-2s, parents or caregivers. Interactive play and rhymes.HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10am, free
December 4, WednesdayEastern Institute of Technology: Information and EnrolmentEIT tutors will discuss programmes, potential career options and answer questions about fees/scholarships.EIT Toihoukura: Maia Gallery, 80 Cobden St, 5-6.30pm. Details: Kalinda ph 869 3135
Child’s Temperament and Understanding Parenting StylesLearn how to respond to toddlers, parenting styles and how it impacts managing behaviour.Gisborne/Wairoa Plunket, 7 Ormond Rd, 7-9pm, free
Ulysses Motorcycle ClubBranch meeting for anyone who rides or is interested in motorcycles.Bushmere Arms Public Bar, 673 Matawai Rd, Waerenga-a-Hika, 7.30pm, ph Chris 027 460 2430
December 4, 11 & 18, WednesdaysMainly MusicA fun music group for pre-schoolers.St Andrew’s Community Centre, 176 Cobden St, 9.45am, $4/Fam. Details: Trish ph 867 2789 or 868 5513
December 5, ThursdaySt Andrew’s Lunchtime Concert SeriesClaudia and Sofia Tarrant-Matthews each play piano and violin in solo or accompanied performances.St Andrew’s Church, 176 Cobden St, 12.30pm, doors open midday, koha or donation for performers. Bring your lunch, tea or coffee provided
International Volunteer Day AwardsCome along and support great volunteers in our community.Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club, 280 Grey St, 6-9pm. Details: Gisborne Volunteer Centre: Facebook Messenger or ph 868 4522
TWOA Music Students End of Year ConcertSupport Te Wananga o Aotearoa’s music programme students as they perform creative works live.Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St, 7.30-10.30pm, free entry
December 5, 12 & 19, ThursdaysGisborne Caledonian Society Practice NightModern, sequence and social dancing.St Mark’s Church Hall, 776 Childers Rd, 7.30-9.30pm, $4
December 6, FridayDerek and Kay Biddle LiveEnjoy a mix of favourite tunes from Roy Orbison to Abba.Gisborne RSA, cnr Bright St & Childers Rd, 7pm, gold coin donation to the RSA
December 6 & 13, FridaysToddler TimeFor ages 2-5. Bring your children along for songs and stories.HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10-10.30am, free
Saturday, December 7Alzheimer’s Gisborne/Tairawhiti: Spud-in-a-Bucket JudgingBring in your bucket of spuds to be weighed and attend the prize-giving.Bunnings carpark, Kahutia St, 9–11am
V8 Saloon Series, Stockcar Classic, Sidecar Best Pairs and Ministock Best PairsBring your family, pack your dinner and enjoy an evening of spills and thrills.Eastland Group Raceway, 357 Awapuni Rd, gates open 5pm, racing 6pm. Gate sale tickets, subject to change: $50Fam (2A+3C), $20A, $10Snr, $8 5-15s, u/5s free
Courtyard CosmogonyGroove along to the sounds with DJs, Subset BC and friends.Garden Bar, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 8pm-midnight, $10 cash-only door sales
December 7 & 14, SaturdaysGisborne Wainui Lions: Christmas Tree SalesPick up a tree and get decorating. Proceeds to local charities.Salvation Army site, 389 Gladstone Rd, 7-11am, $30/tree, stands and delivery extra
December 7, 14, 21 & 28, SaturdaysEarlybird MarketFresh seasonal fruit and veges, pickles, plants and other goods.Alfred Cox Park, 204 Grey St, 6-8am, $5 stall. Proceeds go to local charities
Gisborne Harbour MarketCome along for some bargains.Behind the Courthouse on Reads Quay, 7am set-up, start 8am, finish 2pm, $10 car/stall. Car/stall inquiries; Gisborne Host Lions Club: Charlotte 021 141 8754, Malcolm 027 568 9929
Tairawhiti Coffin ClubDesign your own personalised coffin; constructed by a joiner, fitted out and decorated by you.BCR Joinery, 522 Gladstone Rd, 9am-midday. Details: [email protected]
Gisborne Farmer’s MarketGrown or produced locally; vegetables, fruit, cheese, bread, baking, eggs, meat, fish, flowers and seedlings.Cnr Stout & Fitzherbert Sts, 9.30am-12.30pm. Details: gisbornefarmersmarket.co.nz
December 8, SundayCalendar Girls AuditionsCome along and read parts (men and woman) in a play set in Yorkshire, England.Gisborne Unity Theatre, 209 Ormond Rd, 1-5pm. Details: Julie ph 867 1138, 027 742 0931
The Band School End of Year ConcertOver 70 students performing live on stage with favourite tunes; Eric Clapton, Abba and more.Smash Palace, 24 Banks St, 2-6pm. Details/cost: ph 867 7769, [email protected]
5G Apocalypse Documentary Film and Q&AWatch the film to find out what you are not being told about, and any audience questions will be answered by Nelson environmental lawyer Sue Grey.Odeon Theatre, 79 Gladstone Rd, 4.30-7.30pm, cash-only koha at the door
December 9, MondayTrades Open EveningTour the complex and talk to tutors for an insight into 2020 automotive, carpentry and engineering programmes.EIT Tairawhiti Trades Building, 290 Palmerston Rd, 4-6pm
December 10, TuesdayTeen Writers’ HubFor ages 14-18. Meet, collaborate, be inspired and develop skills.HB Williams Memorial Library, Mahutonga Room, 34 Bright St, 3.30-5pm, free
Technovation Tairawhiti Project ManagementCome along and learn how to use different project management tools to keep in touch with your teammates over summer.Tonui Collab, Shed 3, 48 The Esplanade, 5.30-7pm
Unstoppable: DocumentaryIn 2003, when Hawaiian surfer Bethany Hamilton was 13 years old, she lost her arm in a shark attack. Come along and witness her passion for world-class surfing, female empowerment and never giving up.Dome Room, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 6pm & 8pm. Tickets: $20, text Ness 027 279 6332. Fundraiser for Saffi Vette’s 2020 World Qualifying Series (WQS) campaign
December 10 & 11, Tuesday & WednesdayFood Safety CourseTwo-day course offers a Certificate in Food Safety, which meets the Gisborne District Council Food Safety bylaws.Toru Restaurant, EIT Tairawhiti, 284 Palmerston Rd, 9am-2pm, $285/two days. Ph 869 0810 or register with passport/birth certificate at the main office, 290 Palmerston Rd
December 12, ThursdayFreedanceA movement and dance meditation practice with a variety of sound and rhythm.St Andrew’s Church Hall, 176 Cobden St, 7-8.30pm, $7. See Facebook
December 13, FridayBlack Friday: Murder on the Muriwai ExpressDress in 1920s period clothes, BYO refreshments and take part in a mystery on the Wa165 steam train.Leaving from the Railway Station, 209 Grey St at 5.30pm. Tickets, R16: $45 each, or $40 each for groups of 10/more. Details: www.gcvr.org.nz
The 35 East Coast Hip-Hop ShowcaseWith performances by East Coast’s very own; A.Zee, Luminis, Sonny Johnson, Taylor Made and more.Smash Palace, 24 Banks St, 10pm-3am. Tickets: See Facebook; $10 general, or $50 VIP
December 13 & 14, Friday & SaturdayA Dozen of DancefitCome along and watch local dancers perform a variety of styles; jazz, funk, contemporary, street and musical theatre.War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright St, Dec 13; 6.30pm and Dec 14; 1.30pm & 6.30pm. Tickets+Bfee: $21A at premier.ticketek.co.nz or Gisborne i-Site, 209 Grey St, ph 868 6139
December 14, SaturdaySt Andrew’s Car Boot SaleA variety of realistically-priced goods.Carpark behind St Andrew’s Church (access off Childers Rd), 8am-midday, $5/car
Gisborne Card-Making & ScrapbookingMeet like-minded people and get crafting.Emerald Hotel, 13 Gladstone Rd, 9.30am-3pm. Register: ph/txt Karen 027 664 8010
Lean On Me ConcertRaising awareness around suicide. Featuring; Tama Waipara, Super Fly Killer, Uawa Rangatahi, Sticks & Shanty, Maisey Rika and more.Hatea A Rangi Domain, Tokomaru Bay, midday-5.30pm, free entry. Whanau-friendly and alcohol/drug-free
Summer SessionsHouse, drum and bass music with out-of-towners and local DJs; Dislocate, MC Crafty, Pue, Ben McCulloch and Woodya.PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 9pm-1am, R18. Tickets: $20-25 at tickettailor.com
December 14, 19 & 21, Saturday, Thursday & SaturdayTreble Court Cruise MarketCheck out the local stalls and cultural performance.Treble Court, Dec 14 & 21; 9am-2pm and Dec 19; afternoon market/to be confirmed. Market will be cancelled if ship can’t dock. Stallholder inquires: Lana at [email protected]
December 15, SundayTuia-mai-tawhiti FestivalCelebrate the arrival of the waka hourua to Mahia with dinghy races, tours, beach games, food, entertainment and stalls.Mahia Beach, Pohutukawa Drive, Wairoa, 8am, free
Neil Smoker LiveAcoustic guitar and vocals.Peppers Beachfront Bar & Cafe, 40 Centennial Marine Drive, midday-2pm, free entry. Bookings essential: Ph 867 7696. Platters available
Summer Concert Series and Musica Viva: PianomaniaThree pianists; Maria Mo, Lixin Zhang and Tony Tan Tong Chen present three concerts. Concert 1; The Sounds of Spain, Ravel to Marquez. Concert 2; 19th Century Romanticism, Brahms to Chopin. Concert 3; 20th Century Masterpieces, Berg to Psathas.Lawson Field Theatre, 7 Fitzherbert St, 2pm, 4pm & 7.30pm. Tickets, door sales only from the theatre: $15A per concert or $35A/three concerts, student/child free. Inquiries: Gillian ph 021 170 7641 or Jack ph 021 140 5069
December 20 & 27, FridaysTBone LiveResident solo musician with reggae, rock, funk and more.69 Central, 69 Peel St, 9pm-1am, $10 entry after 8pm. Details: Claudia ph 021 0892 7388
December 21, SaturdayHansen and Tomlinson Open: Christmas Hams TournamentCome along for a game of golf; Gross, Nett and Stableford.Patutahi Golf Club, 175 Wharekopae Rd, 8am-7pm, $25 entry fee incl twos and a meal. Tee off times: 8am & midday. Details: George ph 027 370 9869 or 862 7789
Balance Street UpmarketLocal art, food and artisan wares for sale.Between Retro and Pharmacy 53, Ballance St, 11am-2pm, unless wet. Stall inquiries; Ro ph 021 844 480
Christmas Party: Gisborne Concert BandCome along with friends, family or workmates and be entertained by the Gisborne Concert Band.Wrights Vineyard & Winery, 1093 Wharerata Rd, 11am-4pm, free entry. Gourmet pizzas, beverages, coffee and sweet treats available. Book to secure a table: Ph 027 656 8222 or [email protected]
Eastland Group Raceway race meetingBK Super Saloon Series, Ministock 100, Ramp Race Derby and Santa.Gates open 5pm, racing 6pm. See Dec 7 listing for details
Fun Dancing GisborneModern, sequence and social ballroom. Theme: Christmassy.St Mark’s Church Hall, 776 Childers Rd, 7.30-11pm, $7 door sales, incl supper, ph Kev/Isabel 867 0074
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