Leigh News & Events

Oct
8
Sun
Matakana Oyster & Wine Festival @ Matakana Country Park
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Local oyster farmers, local wines and beers, other seafood & cuisine, shucking competition, cuisine & wine demonstrations, face painting, craft table. Live music from the Rubics and more.

Oct
26
Thu
DOITS GALLERY @ Leigh Sawmill Cafe
Oct 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Labratta Netana Music & Art Festival

The Labratta Netana Music & Art Festival

Join us on Thursday 26 October for the grand opening of the DOITS Gallery; in commemoration to some of New Zealand’s finest wood & stone carving artists and their artwork. The gallery provides the opportunity to showcase the work of participating artists, as part of the lead-up to the Labratta Netana Music & Art Festival, opening in late November (27th Nov – 9th Dec) at Leigh Sawmill Reserve.

This is a family event, with free admission, open to the general public.

Oct
28
Sat
Kowhai Festival Huge Day Out
Oct 28 @ 10:00 am

Heaps on so check out the website www.kowhaifestival.co.nz

 

Nov
3
Fri
Albi and the Wolves @ Whangateau Hall
Nov 3 @ 7:30 pm

Full Concert

Tickets available at the door.

Nov
21
Tue
Whangateau Community Market day @ Whangateau Hall
Nov 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

whangateau market dayBuy, sell or swap. Or just come along for a cuppa with the neighbours. All welcome.

Feb
5
Mon
SONOROUS @ Matakana Country Park
Feb 5 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Sonorous; 
giving out or capable of giving out a sound, especially a deep, resonant sound

A boutique, 2 stage indoor/outdoor festival

First line-up announcement…

HERNAN CATTANEO
JAMES ZABIELA
DAVE SEAMAN
GUY MANTZUR
DICK JOHNSON

Sonorous is a scenic and boutique festival adventure, filled with pure house and techno, featuring multiple international heavyweights.

Mar
31
Sat
SHAPESHIFTER @ Matakana Country Park
Mar 31 @ 4:00 pm

with Kora, Ladi6, Mr Carmack and Sunshine Sound

Jun
17
Sun
Leigh Community Mid Winter Swim @ Matheson Bay
Jun 17 @ 10:15 am

Meet at Matheson Bay at 10.15am to take the plunge!

Sylvias Coffee Cart  will be there with hot drinks and the Leigh Tennis Club with a sausage sizzle for swimmers and spectators. (weather permitting)

Come and support your locals, keep fit and healthy and have loads of fun.

Swim will be on come rain or shine!

Sep
3
Mon
QUIZ NIGHT @ Leigh Bar
Sep 3 @ 6:30 pm

$5 per person – create your own team.

Monday night is also $15 steak night.

Book a table by contacting Richard at the Leigh Bar or on 021 041 9242 or richard.ostmo.scott@gmail.com

Nov
3
Sat
HALLOWEEN NIGHT PARTY @ Leigh Bar.
Nov 3 @ 9:00 pm

Getting ready for Halloween? So are we. Drinks, Food and NO DOOR CHARGE!
Come join us for some great music and excellent spooky bar concoctions!

Nov
20
Tue
Whangateau Community Market @ Whangateau Hall
Nov 20 @ 9:00 am

Community Market

  • 3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Bring/Buy/Sell/Exchange
  • Friendly community get together, Tea/Coffee
  • Contact Audrey Sharp, 09 422 6209, am.sharp56@gmail.com
Nov
21
Wed
Fashion Parade @ Warkworth Bowling Club
Nov 21 @ 6:30 pm
Dec
18
Tue
Whangateau Community Market @ Whangateau Hall
Dec 18 @ 9:00 am

Community Market

  • 3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Bring/Buy/Sell/Exchange
  • Friendly community get together, Tea/Coffee
  • Contact Audrey Sharp, 09 422 6209, am.sharp56@gmail.com
Jan
5
Sat
Extravaganza Fair @ Matakana Country Park
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Jan
6
Sun
Extravaganza Fair @ Matakana Country Park
Jan 6 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Jan
15
Tue
Whangateau Community Market @ Whangateau Hall
Jan 15 @ 9:00 am

Community Market

  • 3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Bring/Buy/Sell/Exchange
  • Friendly community get together, Tea/Coffee
  • Contact Audrey Sharp, 09 422 6209, am.sharp56@gmail.com
Feb
19
Tue
Whangateau Community Market @ Whangateau Hall
Feb 19 @ 9:00 am

Community Market

  • 3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Bring/Buy/Sell/Exchange
  • Friendly community get together, Tea/Coffee
  • Contact Audrey Sharp, 09 422 6209, am.sharp56@gmail.com
Mar
19
Tue
Whangateau Community Market @ Whangateau Hall
Mar 19 @ 9:00 am

Community Market

  • 3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Bring/Buy/Sell/Exchange
  • Friendly community get together, Tea/Coffee
  • Contact Audrey Sharp, 09 422 6209, am.sharp56@gmail.com
Jun
2
Sun
Tawharanui Planting Day @ Tawharanui Regional Park
Jun 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc (TOSSI) invite you to join our planning day.

Come and help plant some of this years 15,000 trees and shrubs. Bring strong boots/shoes, gloves, drinks and a raincoat. As usual, we will be providing a delicious barbecue after the planting.

Follow the signs to the planting site.
9:00 am onwards

For more information, please email: secretary@tossi.org.nz
Telephone: Roger & Kim (027) 6979666

Co Housing for Leigh

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Friday 22nd July 2022

7 – 9 pm at Leigh Hall

Entry by gold coin koha

Enquiries to amanda.garland@gmail.co