Events and news: August/September 2010
Manaakitanga Awards 2010
The finalists have been announced for the above awards representing the best in the hospitality and tourism industy in the Rodney District. Congratulations to the following two businesses who have been included in the finalists.
- Glass-Bottom Boat - Outstanding Visitor Attraction Experience
- Leigh Sawmill Cafe - Outstanding Bar Experience
Voting takes place from 1 July to 31 August.
To vote for the Glass Bottom Boat you can text WIN 120 to 244 (texts cost 20c)
To vote for the Leigh Sawmill Cafe you can text WIN 109 to 244 (texts cost 20c)
Or vote online (all online votes go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $300 grocery vouchers) www.manaakitangaawards.co.nz
Leigh Sawmill Brewery Company
A new book called "1001 Beers You Must Try Before You Die" includes this breweries '12-gauge' pilsner. Have a taste and then you only have another 1000 beers to try from around the world.
You can contact Peter or Decima by email brewer@sawmillbrewery.co.nz
Leigh Sawmill Café
OPEN THURSDAY 5-9pm, FRIDAY-SUNDAY 10AM - LATE
| 13 Aug | THE SAWMILL SELAKTAZ |
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| 14 Aug | FEAR IS THE ENEMY |
| 15 Aug | LOUIS & ELLA |
| 20 Aug |
HOLLIE SMITH and the LAST S.O.S. |
| 21 Aug | GRAND VINYL with DAN PAINE, DYLAN C, AND GUESTS |
| 27 Aug | HURRICANE VS THE BLUES |
| 28 Aug | KEZIA NELL & BAND |
Rugby World Cup
9 September to 23 October 2011
New Zealand will be hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2011 with games played in various parts of the country. Here are the travelling times and distances to the parks closest to Leigh.
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North Harbour Stadium, North Shore – 49km – less than an hour's drive away
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Eden Park, Auckland – 82km – Just a one hour 15 minute drive away
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Northland Events Centre, Whangarei – 120km – just a one hour 45 minute drive away
Leigh is the perfect place to get away from the city between games and to stay for a night or two. Check out our activities page for information on what you can do in the area.
Visitors' Comments:
On A Coastal Leigh B & B - we loved our stay. It was perfect, just what we needed after a very busy few weeks. The view of the ocean and the blossoming Pohutakawa trees from lying in bed was spectacular, the chocolate (great touch) + breakfast was delicious, and the fresh coffee was very much appreciated in the morning. We will definitely be recommending to our friends, and if we are ever back up at beautiful Leigh we hope to see you again.
All the best with your new venture! Kate and Sam
On Glass Bottom Boat - Thank you for the amazing knowledge of the crew . . .
our children 8 and 4 were totally amazed by the nature both above the water and below. Us too!! We will be back!! Best wishes
On Discover Goat Island B & B "Thanks you for your hospitality. The room was very comfortable and we are both looking forward to coming back and diving the island." Regards Warwick
On Glass bottom boat. We came up and did the boat ride this afternoon. We all enjoyed it....great value for money and Ivan has so much knowledge of the area. He is a wonderful host. We will recommend this trip to friends and family visiting the region. Thanks Glenda (Auckland)
On Island View Bed & Breakfast "Thank you so much for such a wonderful place to stay. The view is absolutely amazing." Angel and Rachel from Italy
On Discover Goat Island B & B "A perfect place to come and relax." Pip (UK) and Gerard (Auckland)
On Arapawa Farmstay… "Many thanks for a lovely weekend. We have raved on about our stay in the Leigh area (there is so much to do) and have referred friends to your farmstay.” Giselle, USA
On Discover Goat Island "Great stay, lovely room, and thanks for the trip to The Outpost - wish we could stay longer!" Abby & Jon, Surrey
On Tera del Mar… “What a magical place you have created! While the scenery is beautiful, you have made it so much more, with all of the little touches, fireplaces, comfy beds, spa pool, flowers, etc. We feel ready to tackle the City & our children again!” John & Nicky, Auckland
On Tera del Mar… “It doesn’t get much more idyllic than this! We really enjoyed our stay and only wish we had planned a longer visit. Thank you for making us feel so welcomed … the food was delicious & eating breakfast on the veranda was something we shall always remember.” Hazel & Michael, England