Time is running out for event organisers celebrating the reappearance of the Matariki star cluster in June to apply for funding from Far North community boards.
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You wouldn’t believe the sticky situation the Procter Library in Kerikeri was left in when an unwelcome swarm moved in.
Rural school and club teams are reminded to apply for financial support through the Winter Rural Travel Fund by Friday 14 March.
The much-anticipated Te Puāwaitanga - Bay of Islands Sports Hub in Waipapa is set to officially open its five high-quality sports fields in April.
A sellout crowd of 15,000 witnessed the pinnacle of Māori performing arts at Te Matatini o Kāhui Maunga, on Saturday 1 March.
Far North District Council (FNDC) has been recognised nationally for its ground-breaking Te Pae o Uta – Te Ao Māori framework.
📅 New date announced: Friday 14 March, 3pm
The third hui in a series for Māori landowners, whānau, and anyone interested in preserving and managing whenua Māori will now be held on Friday 14 March at Haititaimarangai Marae, Whatuwhiwhi. This date was rescheduled out of respect for a recent Tangi.
To ensure the hui goes ahead, Whatuwhiwhi Hall will be available as a backup venue if needed.
Arts and culture came out ‘tops ’ when the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board granted more than $20,000 to six organisations at its recent meeting on Thursday 20 February.
Bluegrass, ballet, thought leaders and a talk on tribal boundaries. These are just some of the fantastic events coming up at Kerikeri's Turner Centre this coming month.