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WOMAD Festival New Plymouth 16-18 March 2012
A musical journey around the world
WOMAD is a spectacular and colourful world music and dance festival held annually over three days in March at the stunning TSB Bowl & Brooklands Park, New Plymouth. Enjoy artists and food from around the world, workshops, cooking demonstrations and a family friendly atmosphere.
In New Plymouth Music, Concerts & Gigs
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WOMAD Festival New Plymouth 16-18 March 2012 A musical journey around the world
Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular 26 October-4 November 2012
A New Zealand gardening highlight!
The annual ten day Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular (formerly the Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival) showcases some of New Zealand's most stunning private and public gardens. As one of New Zealand's longest running festivals each year it offers an exclusive opportunity to experience a diverse range of high quality gardens that are among the best in the country.
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Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular 26 October-4 November 2012 A New Zealand gardening highlight!
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Five Wanganui Artists: Littoral Drift
Five Whanganui artists encounter the South Taranaki Coast The wild drama of the south Taranaki, Whanganui coast line is expressed through t.... >>more
Percy Thomson Gallery, Stratford
Friday 20th January to Thursday 9th February 10.30 am
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The Wedding Singer
Return to 1985, the era of big hair, Madonna, greed, and Thriller. This is the decade fashion forgot but audiences love to revisit. You're i.... >>more
TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
Friday 10th February to Saturday 18th February 8.00 pm
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Oil & Gas Industry Twilight Race Day
Taranaki Thoroughbred Racing is holding a twilight race meeting where the oil and gas industry is encouraged to support charity. While this.... >>more
Pukekura Raceway and Function Centre, New Plymouth
Friday 10th February 3.00 pm
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Shotgun Alley
Armed with an adjusted line-up, a successful debut album, and aspirations of a new album just beginning to break the surface, the Shotgun Al.... >>more
The Basement, New Plymouth
Saturday 11th February to Sunday 12th February 8.00 pm
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Stand Up Taranaki 2012
Open air, near the skate park and beach: a great family day out, food and refreshments available, local home-grown music and art..... >>more
East End Reserve, New Plymouth
Saturday 11th February to Sunday 12th February 2.00 pm
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Urenui Rodeo
The Urenui Rodeo is back! Come join us for a fun-filled day out. All day entertainment for the whole family, plus the action-packed rodeo, o.... >>more
Urenui Community Centre, Urenui
Saturday 11th February 8.00 am
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Dog Guru Beginners Class
Does your dog pull on the lead? Run out the gate? Not come when called? Then you need to attend our dog training classes. Our dog training c.... >>more
Merrilands Domain, New Plymouth
Saturday 11th February 10.00 am
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Wells New Plymouth Half Ironman
A sensational new half ironman event based at Port Taranaki. The inaugural event this year received rave reviews by officials and competitor.... >>more
Westgate Port Taranaki, New Plymouth
Sunday 12th February 7.30 am
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Farmers' Market Taranaki
The best local produce Taranaki has to offer, sold by friendly people who grow and make it. Pop down for a visit and see all sorts of goodie.... >>more
New Plymouth, Taranaki
Sunday 6th November to Sunday 17th June 9.00 am
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Chicago Disco Summer Tour with DJ Philippa
American Honey presents the Chicago Disco summer tour with DJ Philippa! Attention lovers of deep tech and fat disco… One of New Zealand.... >>more
55, New Plymouth
Sunday 12th February 10.00 pm
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Sounds on the Sand
Come down to Opunake Beach, sit back and relax watching the waves roll in while listening to the sounds of Hard Candy. "Seriously hot picked.... >>more
Opunake Beach, Opunake
Sunday 12th February 1.00 pm
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SEWN - Longboarding Surfing Documentary
SEWN - the shores of Aotearoa seen through the eyes of longboarders SEWN (which is an acronym for south east west north), is the title of t.... >>more
Arthouse Cinema, New Plymouth
Friday 17th February 8.00 pm
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SEWN - Longboarding Surfing Documentary
SEWN - the shores of Aotearoa seen through the eyes of longboarders SEWN (which is an acronym for south east west north), is the title of t.... >>more
New Plymouth Surf Riders Club, New Plymouth
Saturday 18th February 7.30 pm
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Hooker Pacific Taranaki Cup Day
The Hooker Pacific Taranaki Cup Day is one of two premier race days on the Taranaki thoroughbred racing annual racing calendar. The Hooker .... >>more
Pukekura Raceway and Function Centre, New Plymouth
Saturday 18th February 12.00 pm
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Tropfest New Zealand
Tropfest shorts to screen at Taranaki Bowl. Finalists in Tropfest Australia, the world’s largest short film festival, are coming to New Z.... >>more
TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth
Sunday 19th February 4.00 pm
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Jacqueline Elley: Detenebrate
Detenebrate: to free from darkness or obscurity. New Plymouth artist Jacqueline Elley works with light and muka, an organic, processed flax.... >>more
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth
Saturday 3rd December to Sunday 19th February 10.00 am
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AmeriCARna Hawera 2012
The cars will be roaring into Hawera at approx 12.30pm, after travelling down from New Plymouth via Stratford. The cars will be parked on H.... >>more
Hawera, South Taranaki
Friday 24th February 12.30 pm
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Movies in the Park
Bring the family for a great day out. Watch 3 cool movies for free on the big screen! Bring a picnic or support one of the local fundraising.... >>more
Dallison Park, Waverley
Saturday 25th February 12.00 pm
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NZ Blues Brothers Tribute Show
NZ Blues Brothers Tribute show performed by Top NZ Band The Lazyboyz along with accomplished backing musicians. This is a full show with all.... >>more
Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
Saturday 25th February 2.00 pm
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Old Genes: Artists reading Len Lye
Sound and language, image and text are strongly connected in the vibrant work of New Zealand born modernist artist Len Lye (1901-1980). In a.... >>more
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth
Saturday 10th December to Sunday 26th February 10.00 am
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Classic Hits Winery Tour : Gin, Mutton Birds, Avalanche City
The sassy and supremely talented Gin Wigmore will headline the 2012 Classic Hits Winery Tour, along with reformed legends The Mutton Birds .... >>more
Sentry Hill Winery, New Plymouth
Sunday 26th February 5.00 pm
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Vincent Ward: Breath – The Fleeting Intensity of Life
Vincent Ward’s memorable filmic work has long offered a powerfully original contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand’s visual experience. Th.... >>more
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth
Saturday 10th December to Sunday 26th February 10.00 am
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Seaver Cycles Children's Triathlon
Enter as an individual or be part of a team. Three age groups - Ages under 7 years (accompanied by an adult) same distance as 7-11 years. .... >>more
Patea Swimming Pool, Patea
Sunday 26th February 10.30 am
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I Am Giant - Let It Go Summer Tour with Cairo Knife Fight
I Am Giant have to returned to NZ for their biggest national tour ever! 2011 was a massive year for I Am Giant – their debut album ‘The .... >>more
The Basement, New Plymouth
Thursday 1st March to Friday 2nd March 8.00 pm
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I Musici: Serenata Italiana
Our 2012 season is launched in grand style with one of the best-known ensembles in the world on their first ever visit to New Zealand, I Mus.... >>more
Theatre Royal - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
Saturday 3rd March 7.30 pm
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Sacred and Secular
A combination of numbers new to our repertoire and previously sung ones. With Lisa Rangi..... >>more
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, New Plymouth
Sunday 4th March 2.00 pm
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CareFirst Taranaki Super Challenge 2012
Super challenge for top athletes. All three full events must be completed and all respective event rules apply. These events are very popula.... >>more
Pukekura Raceway and Function Centre, New Plymouth
Saturday 14th January to Sunday 4th March 8.00 am
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Hub Health & Fitness Women's Triathlon
Race start time 11am, race briefing at 10.40am. Individual or team entries. Swim/aqua jog 300m, bike 10km, run 3km. Entry fee - $50 per p.... >>more
King Edward Park, Hawera
Sunday 4th March 10.30 am
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Seaver Cycles Children's Triathlon
Enter as an individual or be part of a team. Two age groups - Ages 7-11 years (swim 100m, cycle 3.5km, run 1.5km) .... >>more
King Edward Park, Hawera
Sunday 4th March 9.00 am
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The Era of Swing
A fresh look at this stunning era of music, so swing along with Operatunity and special guest singers and instrumentalists with songs and mu.... >>more
City West Church, New Plymouth
Tuesday 6th March 11.00 am
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Sounds Aotearoa Showcase Sessions
Ten bands over two nights! Don't miss this chance to see NZ's best emerging talent. Wednesday 14 March Clap Clap Riot Clap Clap Riot are a.... >>more
Matinee, New Plymouth
Wednesday 14th March to Thursday 15th March 7.00 pm
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Sounds Aotearoa 2012 - New Zealand Music Expo
About Sounds Aotearoa: Sounds Aotearoa is a New Zealand music expo designed to enrich the NZ music industry and expose NZ music to the globa.... >>more
TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
Wednesday 14th March to Thursday 15th March 9.00 am
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Taranaki Masters Games 2012
Register before February 20th 2012 and go in the draw to win a mystery weekend for two. Ages 35+. Go to the website to download an entry f.... >>more
TET Multisports Centre, Stratford
Thursday 15th March to Sunday 18th March 9.00 am
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WOMAD 2012
With artists hailing from 17 countries including Palestine, China, Japan, Ivory Coast, France, Romania and Burundi, WOMAD NZ 2012 is truly a.... >>more
TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth
Friday 16th March to Sunday 18th March 6.00 pm
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That's Country
Touring New Zealand for the first time! It's time for New Zealand country music fans to celebrate! In March 2012, for the first time, icon.... >>more
TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
Saturday 17th March 7.30 pm
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Arts in Taumata Park
Come and enjoy the large variety of arts and crafts in a pretty corner of Taumata Park. For more information or to register please contact.... >>more
Taumata Park, Eltham
Saturday 17th March 10.00 am
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The Great Gatsby
Ken Duncum's stage adaptation of Scott Fitzgerald's classic American novel depicting the Roaring Twenties and the jazz age..... >>more
TET Cue Theatre, Inglewood
Tuesday 20th March to Saturday 31st March 7.30 pm
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Fiona Pears
Free spirited musician tours New Zealand – March 2012 Audiences loved her when she toured with Arts On Tour NZ in 2010. Now Fiona Pears i.... >>more
Sandfords Event Centre, Opunake
Wednesday 21st March 7.30 pm
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The Meridian Season of Angelina Ballerina's Big Audition
Tickets go on sale 24 October 2011. After hugely successful tours of Australia and the UK, Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to be perf.... >>more
TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
Wednesday 21st March 10.30 am
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Relay For Life
Relay For Life is not a race – it’s a celebration and awareness raising event for cancer survivors, their carers, whānau and friends. .... >>more
Pukekura Raceway and Function Centre, New Plymouth
Saturday 24th March 12.00 pm
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New Plymouth Weet-Bix Tryathlon
What's it all about? The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a Kiwi institution, and this year it is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Be part of thi.... >>more
Ngamotu Beach, New Plymouth
Wednesday 28th March 10.00 am
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SGCNZ Taranaki Regional UOSW Shakespeare Festival
SGCNZ is coming of age! 21 years and the zest for Shakespeare has never been keener. Come watch young New Zealanders perform in the Shakespe.... >>more
Stratford High School, Stratford
Thursday 5th April 2.00 pm
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Oceania Inline Hockey Championships
Oceania Inline Hockey Championship is an international event hosted by New Zealand Inline Hockey for 10 grades ranging from 12 & Under throu.... >>more
New Plymouth Roller Sports Arena, New Plymouth
Friday 13th April to Tuesday 17th April 6.00 pm
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Taranaki Daily News Home & Lifestyle Expo 2012
The Taranaki Daily News Home and Lifestyle Expo - the place you will find all the inspiration, ideas and products you need to make your home.... >>more
TSB Stadium, New Plymouth
Friday 20th April to Sunday 22nd April 2.00 pm
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New Zealand String Quartet - Beethoven: Revolution
The New Zealand String Quartet, the country's foremost chamber ensemble, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012. They have forged a major .... >>more
Theatre Royal - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
Tuesday 24th April 7.30 pm
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BBNZ U19 Zone 3 Premiership Basketball Tournament
New Plymouth Basketball Association, in conjunction with Basketball New Zealand, is hosting the Men's and Women's Qualifying Basketball Tour.... >>more
TSB Stadium, New Plymouth
Friday 27th April to Sunday 29th April 8.00 am
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Menopause the Musical
See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! Since 2001, women of all ages have had their spirits lifted.... >>more
TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
Saturday 28th April 8.00 pm
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Rhys Darby: This Way to Spacechip
Rhys Darby’s new standup show is the live version of his first novel, This Way to Spaceship, 'a handy autobiographical end of world compan.... >>more
TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
Wednesday 2nd May 8.00 pm
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Wedding & Events Expo 2012
Whether you have been dreaming of your big day for years or just a couple of months, if you have decided on the traditional white dress, chu.... >>more
Quality Hotel Plymouth International, New Plymouth
Saturday 5th May 10.00 am
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Smash Hits 70’s:The Hits of the New Seekers and Paper Lace
Get ready to sing along. Some of the most iconic 70’s songs of all time will be performed “live” across New Zealand this April and May.... >>more
TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
Saturday 5th May 7.30 pm
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