Leigh News & Events

Jan
15
Tue
Matheson Bay GUIDED WALK @ MATHESON BAY
Jan 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Matheson Bay bushwalk

Matheson Bay bushwalk

SHORT WALK GUIDED BY BOTANNICAL EXPERT

Matheson Bay Reserve, Matheson Bay                  Tuesday 15thJanuary 2019, 10am-12 Noon

Meet end of Grand View Road                                          Medium level of fitness and mobility required   

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!    

LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE

Email: Sinead.brimacombe@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz                                                                                         

Jan
20
Sun
Ti Point Walk @ Ti Point
Jan 20 @ 10:30 pm

Ti Point walkJoin Warkworth Area Forest & Bird members on a walk from the Ti Point Wharf to the headland. Gather at the Ti Point Wharf carpark at 10.30am. Bring a picnic lunch. Wear good shoes as this track is rough in places.

Mar
23
Sat
Leigh Raft Race @ Matheson Bay
Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm

Everyone is welcome to come and watch this fun event!

You can also participate by making your own raft.

(Enquire for the rules and entry conditions)

Jul
12
Fri
Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights IN LEIGH @ Leigh Village
Jul 12 @ 4:00 pm
  • Check out the lights of Leigh as you walk around the town.
  • Scavenger hunt and Face Painting, Leigh School from 4pm.
  • More information will be added as confirmed.
  • Night market at the beautiful Leigh Central, so you can shop with stunning views of the ocean from 4pm until 8pm.

Places to eat;
– Leigh Bar: Light Up Leigh Special – Homemade soup, mulled wine and much more
– Leigh Eats
– Amaranto Pasta and Cucina Food truck

Leigh Eats and the Sawmill Cafe will be open as usual.

Scavenger Hunt & Face Painting @ Leigh Village
Jul 12 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

A Scavenger Hunt and Face painting will begin from Leigh School starting from 4pm until 6pm, so come and join between then! Gold coin donation which is going straight to Leigh School.
Thank you to Leigh School, Leigh Fire Brigade, Leigh Motors and Leigh’s Tattoo for helping make the scavenger hunt great fun!

Bring your torch and a pen as there is lots of fun to be had. The amazing community we have here in Leigh is right behind the event.

Dec
24
Tue
Leigh Santa Run
Dec 24 @ 5:00 pm
Leigh Fire Brigade

Leigh Fire Brigade

The Leigh Volunteer Fire Brigade will be doing their yearly Santa Run on Christmas Eve. Whangateau to Leigh. Listen out for the fire truck siren and the Ho Ho Ho!

Mar
21
Sat
Raft Race – postponed @ Matheson Bay
Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm

Spectators Welcome!

Apr
25
Mon
Anzac Day Service @ Leigh Cemetery
Apr 25 @ 11:00 am

Light Up Leigh

  • Scavenger Hunt & Face Painting (see events)
  • Night market at beautiful Leigh Central, so you can shop with stunning views of the ocean. Market from 4pm until 8pm.
  • Light Up Competition (see below)
  • Places to eat;
    – Leigh Bar: Light Up Leigh Special – Homemade soup, mulled wine and much more
    – Leigh Eats 
    – Amaranto Pasta and Cucina Food truck

For more information please email Michelle on 1805michelle@gmail.com

Leigh Midwinter Swim

at Matheson Bay

Sunday 23rd June 2019 – meet at 10:15am to take the plunge.

Leigh Midwinter Swim