Event List
Shamanic Vision Quest with Dr John Broomfield and Dr Dawne Sanson
Thursday 8th-Monday 12th April 2021, in Workshops & Retreats
A wonderful opportunity for shamanic journeying with two experienced teachers; Suitable for all levels of experience, including complete beginners.
This residential retreat will provide knowledge about shamanic cultures from around the world and this will lay the foundation for our own journeying.
The wilderness locale of the beautiful Wangapeka Retreat Centre in the foothills of NZ’s Southern Alps, enhances the power of the practice and provides the perfect setting for the two-day solo fasting vision quest which is at the heart of the workshop.
For more info on the venue: https://wangapeka.org
'When shamans ‘journey,’ they are being transported not outwardly around the face of the earth, but inwardly by the pulse of rhythmic sound. Instead of moving their bodies by ordinary physical means, they move into an altered state of consciousness in which they experience realities outside our normal perception'. (Sandra Ingerman)
Cost: $760 (includes single accomodation, all meals and teaching)
For any questions about the retreat, please contact John on 03 547 1084 or Dawn on 027-289-3181
Shamanic Vision Quest with Dr John Broomfield and Dr Dawne Sanson is on these dates:
- 8th April 2021
- 9th April 2021
- 10th April 2021
- 11th April 2021
- 12th April 2021
Your Today is tomorrow's history - Writing workshop with Ro Cambridge
Saturday 10th-Saturday 17th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Local writer Ro Cambridge is running a two part series of story telling/writing workshops to explore local histories with a special emphasis on the Mahitahi River.
*Booking Required*
Your Today is tomorrow's history - Writing workshop with Ro Cambridge is on these dates:
- 10th April 2021
- 17th April 2021
Our House
Wednesday 14th-Saturday 17th April 2021, in Community Events, Music & Performing Arts, Visual Arts & Crafts
On the night of his 16th birthday, while trying to impress Sarah, the girl of his dreams, Joe Casey makes a decision that will change his life forever.
Our House follows the two paths that Joe's life could take after that fateful night; one path means a criminal record and social exclusion, while the other will lose him the girl that he loves. Over a period of seven years and two alternative lives Joe deals with the consequences of that night. Whilst one Joe fights to keep Sarah, the other is marrying her in a glitzy Vegas wedding and ultimately, while Good Joe fights to save his house on Casey Street, Bad Joe is determined to demolish it with tragic consequences. All this is watched over by Joe's deceased father, who pulls the two stories together.
Writer Tim Firth explores the themes of love, family values, growing up, responsibility and dealing with losing the people that shape us.
Firth commented "I'd always thought there was an irony that everyone remembered Madness as the nutty boys. But their songs were actually just witty and moving and about something. They felt like they were part of a musical already. I still don't think I wrote the book of Our House. I found it."
Our House is on these dates:
- 14th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 17th April 2021
Living Wood Fair
Saturday 17th-Sunday 18th April 2021, in Community Events, Conservation & Environment, Festival, Markets, Shows & Fairs, Music & Performing Arts
The Living Wood Fair is a 2 day community event exploring the wonderful world of wood, including:
- All aspects of forestry
- Environmental sustainability, care and protection
- Creative arts, wood and bush crafts
- Building natural shelters and homes
We have a wide range of activities on offer including:
- live demonstrations, displays, kids’ activities, information hub, market, food stalls, and natural building area.
- Workshop Zone which hosts indoor and outdoor hands on workshops.
- inspiring and informative presentations and panel discussions in the Korero Zone
- Local live music and display of artworks.
Who is the Living Wood Fair for?
Families, lifestyle and forestry block owners, farmers, woodworkers and millers, self-builders and tiny home enthusiasts, forestry advocates, environmentalists, forestry and building businesses and industry specialists.
For more information and photos have a look at our website and facebook page:
www.livingwoodfair.co.nz
https://www.facebook.com/livingwoodfairnz
Living Wood Fair is on these dates:
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
Kaiteriteri BIG BIKE Weekender 2021
Saturday 17th-Sunday 18th April 2021, in Community Events, Cycling, Sports
The Kaiteriteri Big Bike Weekender 2021.
The weekender will have something for all keen Mountain Bikers - all ages and all abilities.
Saturday starts with the 6 Hour Relay (go Solo or in teams of upto 4). This event focuses on fun. Bring your best fancy dress costume. Entertainment throughout the day with mini challenges while you wait for your lap to start. After the 6 hour relay finishes we move onto KAI Resturant for dinner and a band, a fantastic evening to a talk all things Mountain Biking with fellow bikers.
Sunday kicks off with the Enduro - Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park has been working on a whole heap of Enduro Style tracks that will make for a challenging course. Loads of fun for experianced riders, also a great event to tackle if you have always wanted to try Enduro Racing.
We finish up with the Whip Off - show off your jump skills on the jump track. This is a fantastic spectator event, sure to impress the whole family!
Stay the weekend at Kaiteriteri Campsite. Making a super fun and bike filled weekend.
Mark it on your calender - enteries are opening soon. Watch this space and follow Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park on Facebook for updates.
Kaiteriteri BIG BIKE Weekender 2021 is on these dates:
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
Community Quilt Project
Thursday 1st-Thursday 22nd April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
We invited our community to contribute a piece of stitching relating to their experience of Covid-19 Level 4 Lockdown.
The response from people of all ages, all over Tasman, was phenomenal. Visit the beautiful quilt that local textile artist Christine McGuigan created from all the quilt pieces, exhibited on Richmond Library's Gallery Wall for the one year anniversary of lockdown.
Community Quilt Project is on these dates:
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
- 4th April 2021
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A Song, a Dance, and a Painting
Thursday 22nd-Friday 23rd April 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture, Music & Performing Arts, Visual Arts & Crafts
A multidisciplinary performance work; cross pollination between art genres; a rich dialogue between creative communities.
A solo cellist (Raeul Pierard), a dancer (Bjorn Aslund), and a painter (Ann Braunsteiner) in a choreographed non-verbal conversation onstage.
Combining three distinct practices ‘A Song, a Dance and a Painting’ will excite music lovers, the visual art world, and contemporary dance followers, to witness the combination of these practices in a new way – watching a painter working right in front of their eyes, in
response and challenge to the dancer, set to pieces from Britten and Cassado by the solo cellist.
(We are also mentoring and presenting a young dancer,, Bianca Lungu, who will dance to The Swan by Saint-Saens).
A Song, a Dance, and a Painting is on these dates:
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
Ultimate 'Time Warp' Camp
Monday 19th-Friday 23rd April 2021, in Sports, Wellness, Eco & Recreation, Youth
Ultimate Camps are designed to help young people challenge themselves, make friends, and have fun in a positive environment.
This camp now includes our most extreme activities at camp, such as high ropes, luge, laser tag, and more.
This camp is in the first week of the holiday and is for 11-13 year olds.
Ultimate 'Time Warp' Camp (ages 11-13) is on these dates:
- 19th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
Moana JR
Wednesday 21st-Saturday 24th April 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
In collaboration with the Nelson Tasman Pasifika Community Trust, Nelson Youth Theatre is excited to bring Moana Jr to 2021!
Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage. Moana JR. features all the beloved songs from the film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.”
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. Join us and all your favourite characters for an epic journey of self-discovery as she learns to harness her birth-given mana that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.
Moana JR is on these dates:
- 21st April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
Inked - relief printing and letterpress techniques
Saturday 24th-Sunday 25th April 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Retreats
This workshop introduces both letterpress and relief printing techniques allowing image and text to be combined into works of art.
We will explore various methods to create relief images that can be inked and printed. These include using found materials to create shape and texture as well as experimenting with cutting techniques on linoleum.
We will also use our extensive range of metal and wood type and learn how traditional letterpress techniques can add creative text or font elements to your work.
We have a variety of presses in our printery that can be used to transfer your artwork onto paper. These include our 1860 Albion press, an etching press, platen hand presses and a Chandler and Price treadle press. However we will also teach you how to print without specialised equipment, so you can further explore these printmaking traditions in your home or studio.
Whether you are new to print or looking to refresh your understanding this is a fantastic way to explore a variety of techniques in our purpose-designed studio. Participants learn in a small, friendly group and will take home beautifully printed, original works of art.
Inked - relief printing and letterpress techniques is on these dates:
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
Eco Dyeing fabrics and fibres naturally with plants workshop
Saturday 24th-Sunday 25th April 2021, in Visual Arts & Crafts, Wellness, Eco & Recreation, Workshops & Retreats
Low impact dyeing gives the opportunity to create unexpected colours and imprinted designs using sustainable practices.
During this hands on workshop you will use local plants and found materials to create subtle colours on cellulose (cotton & linen) and protein (wool & silk) fibres and fabrics. The techniques you learn are suitable to be applied to clothing, accessories, furnishings, or incorporating into patchwork, quilting and felt making. The eco dyed yarns yield beautiful soft and harmonious colours, these can be used for knitting, crocheting and embellishments.
Discover the magic of leaf prints using the ‘bundle’ technique on silk and wool.
Accommodation options available at Fairholme Homestead including on-site self contained campervan parking.
Eco Dyeing fabrics and fibres naturally with plants workshop is on these dates:
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
MEDANZ Festival in Nelson
Friday 23rd-Monday 26th April 2021, in Community Events, Festival, Music & Performing Arts, Wellness, Eco & Recreation, Workshops & Retreats
Middle Eastern Dance Association of New Zealand, MEDANZ Festival in Nelson 23-26 April - Anzac Weekend. When the bellydance communities of New Zealand come together for one weekend of laughter, dance, sharing and community building. Workshops, show, hafla, swap and shop. All at the Nelson Musical Theatre on Atawhai Drive, next to Founders Park.
MEDANZ Festival in Nelson is on these dates:
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 26th April 2021
Takaka Library: Let’s Discover Inter-Stellar Galactic Space Storytime
Tuesday 20th-Tuesday 27th April 2021, in Community Events, Visual Arts & Crafts
Come and join us for some fantastic stories from outer space! Then get creative and make something excitingly spacey to take home.
Our Inter-Stellar Galactic Storytime is suitable for 4–9-year-olds. Pre-schoolers, please bring an adult.
This event will only take place during Level One. Please check our website for any changes.
www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz
Takaka Library: Let’s Discover Inter-Stellar Galactic Space Storytime is on these dates:
- 20th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
Turf Hotel Autumn 5km Series 2021
Wednesday 7th-Wednesday 28th April 2021, in Sports
5km race for runners and walkers held during April.
Meet at the Turf Hotel Main Road Stoke for registration.
As series is run in the evening bright clothing to be worn.
All times recorded with a different 5km course each night.
$5 entry fee enter on the night with heaps of spot prizes to be won. under 14 free to enter.
Everyone is welcome and a great way to get out and compete with fellow runners and walkers.
Turf Hotel Autumn 5km Series 2021 is on these dates:
- 7th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 28th April 2021
Tuku21 Whakatu Heritage Month
Thursday 1st-Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts
Tuku 21 Whakatu Heritage Month proudly presents a festival of events on a heritage theme to celebrate and acknowledge the wealth of history in Nelson/Whakatu
The festival runs through all of April 2021 with individual events listed on Its on.
Nelson City Council promotes the festival but individual events are run by members of the community such as societies or clubs or at heritage facilities.
Individual event ticketing or booking systems apply.
Look out for the printed program that will be released at libraries and Council service desks from mid-March 2021
Tuku21 Whakatu Heritage Month is on these dates:
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
- 4th April 2021
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Operation Grapple - We Were There: A Photographic Portrait Exhibition of NZ Nuclear Test Veterans
Thursday 1st-Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
19 photographic portraits of NZ nuclear test veterans taken in their own homes around NZ, that took part in Operations Grapple, a nuclear testing programme in the Pacific in 1957-58. The portraits show these veterans, who they are and where they are now just over 60 years later, accompanied by their own stories told in their own words of their time at Operation Grapple.
The motivation of photographer Denise Baynham in doing this exhibition is to tell the story of an important, but little known chapter in NZ history, and to honour and recognise all those who served at Operation Grapple and the legacy that it has left for generations to come.
Operation Grapple - We Were There: A Photographic Portrait Exhibition of NZ Nuclear Test Veterans is on these dates:
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
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Heritage buildings Quiz
Thursday 1st-Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Locate and answer questions about some of Nelson's iconic Heritage Buildings. There will be prizes, and it will be fun. Get an entry form at the Nelson, Stoke or Tahunanui Libraries or from the library website.
Heritage buildings Quiz is on these dates:
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
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Mahitahi Waterway Place Stories Display Community Project
Thursday 1st-Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts
Come see the Tuku21/Waterway Place Stories display and be part of this exciting community project. Have a look at the stories you can access about your local waterways.
Bring along an image or 2D object (letter, map etc.) that tells a story of your connection to your local waterway and create a digital postcard to be attached to the Mahitahi Story Map
Healthystreams.nz
Mahitahi Waterway Place Stories Display Community Project is on these dates:
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
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Poormans Stream Waterway Place Stories Display Community Project
Thursday 1st-Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Come see the Tuku21/Waterway Place Stories display and be part of this exciting community project. Have a look at the stories you can access about your local waterways
Bring along an image or 2D object (letter, map etc.) that tells a story of your connection to your local waterway and create a digital postcard to be attached to the Mahitahi StoryMap
Healthystreams.nz
Poormans Stream Waterway Place Stories Display Community Project is on these dates:
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
- 4th April 2021
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Make your old slides and photos digital
Thursday 1st-Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Do you have family photos or slides that you haven't looked at for years? Don't leave your precious memories to moulder in the garage, make them digital at Richmond library.
During April, the library staff are available to help you turn your old photos or slides digital. It's free, but bookings are essential. Contact Richmond Library to book your session.
*Booking Required*
Make your old slides and photos digital is on these dates:
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
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Ngā Manu - taonga tuku iho | Birds treasures handed down
Thursday 1st-Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture, Youth
A school event promoting the importance of our birds as unique treasures that have been handed down. Like many treasures some are increasing in number through good stewardship, kaitiakitanga, some are diminishing in number, and some may be lost forever.
Students can identify and celebrate those that are increasing, work to help grow the numbers of those that are diminishing, learn from those that are lost through extinction and how Manu are so significant to Te Ao Māori.
Ngā Manu - taonga tuku iho | Birds treasures handed down is on these dates:
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
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The Tiny Room At Isel House
Thursday 1st-Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Journey into the magical world of fairies, pixies and childhood, with a vintage and old world charm in this room for children at Isel House.
Runs until 30 April 2021
The Tiny Room At Isel House is on these dates:
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
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- 6th April 2021
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Thomas Cawthron Legacy Self Guided Walking Tour
Thursday 1st-Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Numerous Nelson landmarks and institutions stand testament to the outstanding contribution of Nelson philanthropist Thomas Cawthron.
Following his death in 1915, Cawthron bequeathed the equivalent of more than $100 million in today's New Zealand dollars to establish and maintain a technical school, institute and museum to be called the Cawthron Institute, which remains a world-class research organisation in the heart of Nelson. Follow our map to stroll through the city connecting with his legacy.
Visit www.cawthron.org.nz/centenary to download the walking tour map.
Thomas Cawthron Legacy Self Guided Walking Tour is on these dates:
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
- 4th April 2021
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Nelson City Centre ArtWalk
Thursday 1st-Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Artworks from the Suter Art Gallery Te Artoi o Whakatū Collection, brought to the streets of Nelson. Enjoy art by some of Nelson's most celebrated artists, blown up and placed on empty walls around Nelson CBD. A partnership between MakeShift Spaces and the Suter Art Gallery.
Go to www.makeshiftspaces.nz for more information.
Nelson City Centre ArtWalk is on these dates:
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
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Nelson City Centre ArtWalk - Guided Walking Tours
Tuesday 27th-Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Guided walking tours of the new Nelson City Centre ArtWalk with the Director or Curator of The Suter. Gain an insight into some highlights of the ArtWalk, with stories about the artist, person, place and subject matter of selected artworks. 1 hour duration, limit of 15 people per tour.
Nelson City Centre ArtWalk - Guided Walking Tours is on these dates:
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
Junior 'Time Warp' Camp
Tuesday 27th-Friday 30th April 2021, in Sports, Wellness, Eco & Recreation, Youth
Our overnight Junior Camps are designed to help children challenge themselves, make friends, try new things, and have fun in a safe environment.
This camp is in the second week of the holiday and is for 8-11 year olds.
Junior 'Time Warp' Camp (ages 8-11) is on these dates:
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
Wild Basket Making Workshop
Saturday 1st-Sunday 2nd May 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Retreats
Wild Basket Making two day workshop - Contemporary - Sculptural - Traditional tutored by Anita Peters. Commencing with the fundamentals of basic basket construction before exploring the exciting challenges of incorporating ‘found and foraged' materials gathered from the local environment to create sculpted baskets of every shape and form. Cane and willow are available to make a traditional basket if preferred.
This workshop is held at the glorious location of the Historic Fairholme Gallery and homestead in East Takaka, Golden Bay. On-site accommodation, email info@nztextileexperiences for information.
The option of attending just Day two is available for those with prior basket making experience, email for further information.
Wild Basket Making Workshop is on these dates:
- 1st May 2021
- 2nd May 2021
Unconventional Textiles - Two Day Workshops
Saturday 1st-Sunday 2nd May 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Retreats
Contemporary jewellery, small sculptures or art works for your wall workshop using Unconventional and Unusual Materials – pre used and recycled to create textile art objects with an emphasis on learning techniques that can be also applied to creating light shades, baskets, sculptures, cushions and more, the choices are huge with your outcomes being totally unexpected and surprising.
Whether you are a complete beginner or bring experience with you Maggy will gently guide you through her processes to manage repurposed materials to create innovative fibre and art textile works that are meaningful to you.
Two day weekend workshop
Unconventional Textiles - Two Day Workshops is on these dates:
- 1st May 2021
- 2nd May 2021
Nelson Fringe Festival
Thursday 6th-Saturday 15th May 2021, in Music & Performing Arts, Workshops & Retreats
Nelson Fringe Festival is back with a line-up of plays and workshops. We've also got a couple of try-out Scratch Nights for some of our region's best undiscovered performers.
We're using 2021 as a year to re-group, re-energise and use the Festival as a building block for future Festivals, by thinking a bit laterally, a bit sideways, and a bit backwards (by showcasing some recent top-performing shows). It’s part of the constant challenge of figuring what being a Fringe is all about.
Stay tuned for details on the programme to be released!
Nelson Fringe Festival is on these dates:
- 6th May 2021
- 7th May 2021
- 8th May 2021
- 11th May 2021
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- 15th May 2021
Blue Stories Project: sharing journeys of getting out of perinatal depression
Sunday 9th-Sunday 30th May 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture, Music & Performing Arts, Sports, Visual Arts & Crafts
Blue Stories Project: sharing journeys of getting out of perinatal depression
Come explore the Blue Stories Project display and be part of this empowering community project. Check portraits of ten local women and read their stories of getting out of perinatal depression. Share their journeys of motherhood and write your own story. Listen to audio interviews on that topic.
"There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one." (by Jill Churchill)
Blue Stories Project has received support and funding from Perinatal Nelson Support, Nelson City Creative Communities Scheme, Tasman District Creative Communities Scheme and Lottery Community grant.
Project Dates: May 9 - 30, 2021
Official Opening: 2pm on Sunday, May 9
Venue: Elma Turner Library, 27 Halifax Street
Ticket: Free Event
Blue Stories Project: sharing journeys of getting out of perinatal depression is on these dates:
- 9th May 2021
- 10th May 2021
- 11th May 2021
- 12th May 2021
- 13th May 2021
- 14th May 2021
- 15th May 2021
- 16th May 2021
- 17th May 2021
- 18th May 2021
- 19th May 2021
- 20th May 2021
- 21st May 2021
- 22nd May 2021
- 23rd May 2021
- 24th May 2021
- 25th May 2021
- 26th May 2021
- 27th May 2021
- 28th May 2021
- 29th May 2021
- 30th May 2021
Monty's Sunday Market
Sunday 23rd June 2019-Wednesday 23rd June 2021, in Markets, Shows & Fairs
Monty's Sunday Market is a mecca for treasure hunters of pre-loved clothes, recycled tools, books, CDs etc, antiques, collectables, homewares, produce, toys, retro, new and imported goods. There are also fresh produce stalls, food carts and coffee.
Monty's Sunday Market is on these dates:
- 23rd June 2019
- 30th June 2019
- 7th July 2019
- 14th July 2019
- 21st July 2019
- 28th July 2019
- 4th August 2019
- 11th August 2019
- 18th August 2019
- 25th August 2019
- 1st September 2019
- 8th September 2019
- 15th September 2019
- 22nd September 2019
- 29th September 2019
- 6th October 2019
- 13th October 2019
- 20th October 2019
- 27th October 2019
- 3rd November 2019
- 10th November 2019
- 17th November 2019
- 24th November 2019
- 1st December 2019
- 8th December 2019
- 15th December 2019
- 22nd December 2019
- 29th December 2019
- 5th January 2020
- 12th January 2020
- 19th January 2020
- 26th January 2020
- 2nd February 2020
- 9th February 2020
- 16th February 2020
- 23rd February 2020
- 1st March 2020
- 8th March 2020
- 15th March 2020
- 22nd March 2020
- 29th March 2020
- 5th April 2020
- 12th April 2020
- 19th April 2020
- 26th April 2020
- 3rd May 2020
- 10th May 2020
- 17th May 2020
- 24th May 2020
- 31st May 2020
- 7th June 2020
- 14th June 2020
- 21st June 2020
- 28th June 2020
- 5th July 2020
- 12th July 2020
- 19th July 2020
- 26th July 2020
- 2nd August 2020
- 9th August 2020
- 16th August 2020
- 23rd August 2020
- 30th August 2020
- 6th September 2020
- 13th September 2020
- 20th September 2020
- 27th September 2020
- 4th October 2020
- 11th October 2020
- 18th October 2020
- 25th October 2020
- 1st November 2020
- 8th November 2020
- 15th November 2020
- 22nd November 2020
- 29th November 2020
- 6th December 2020
- 13th December 2020
- 20th December 2020
- 27th December 2020
- 3rd January 2021
- 10th January 2021
- 17th January 2021
- 24th January 2021
- 31st January 2021
- 7th February 2021
- 14th February 2021
- 21st February 2021
- 28th February 2021
- 7th March 2021
- 14th March 2021
- 21st March 2021
- 28th March 2021
- 4th April 2021
- 11th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 2nd May 2021
- 9th May 2021
- 16th May 2021
- 23rd May 2021
- 30th May 2021
- 6th June 2021
- 13th June 2021
- 20th June 2021
Nelson Farmers Market
Wednesday 3rd June 2020-Wednesday 2nd June 2021, in Community Events
Every Wednesday Rain or Shine the Farmers Market comes to Kirby Lane bringing you local fresh produce and products from all over the top of the south region. Come down have lunch and sample some incredible deals and taste sensations from the people that grew and made the products themselves!
Nelson Farmers Market is on these dates:
- 3rd June 2020
- 10th June 2020
- 17th June 2020
- 24th June 2020
- 1st July 2020
- 8th July 2020
- 15th July 2020
- 22nd July 2020
- 29th July 2020
- 5th August 2020
- 12th August 2020
- 19th August 2020
- 26th August 2020
- 2nd September 2020
- 9th September 2020
- 16th September 2020
- 23rd September 2020
- 30th September 2020
- 7th October 2020
- 14th October 2020
- 21st October 2020
- 28th October 2020
- 4th November 2020
- 11th November 2020
- 18th November 2020
- 25th November 2020
- 2nd December 2020
- 9th December 2020
- 16th December 2020
- 23rd December 2020
- 30th December 2020
- 6th January 2021
- 13th January 2021
- 20th January 2021
- 27th January 2021
- 3rd February 2021
- 10th February 2021
- 17th February 2021
- 24th February 2021
- 3rd March 2021
- 10th March 2021
- 17th March 2021
- 24th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 5th May 2021
- 12th May 2021
- 19th May 2021
- 26th May 2021
- 2nd June 2021
The Nelson Market
Saturday 13th June 2020-Saturday 1st January 2022, in Food, Wine & Brewing, Markets, Shows & Fairs, Visual Arts & Crafts
The Nelson Market is famous for the fantastic array of local produce, food and crafts on offer and is considered to be the best market in NZ.
Every Saturday the bustling Nelson Market transforms Montgomery Square into a vibrant showcase of regional arts, crafts, fashion, jewellery, fresh local and organic produce. Catch up with friends and family over coffee, brunch or lunch and savour the rich diversity of Nelson goods on offer.
Every Saturday the bustling Nelson Market transforms Montgomery Square into a vibrant showcase of regional arts, crafts, fashion, jewellery, fresh local and organic produce. Catch up with friends and family over coffee, brunch or lunch and savour the rich diversity of handcrafted Nelson goods available in one place.
It is a great opportunity to meet with the producers and craftspeople for which Nelson is so famous and explore the up to 200 stalls.
Whatever else you do in Nelson if you are a visitor from away, make sure you don't miss this very special experience.
The Nelson Market is on these dates:
- 13th June 2020
- 20th June 2020
- 27th June 2020
- 4th July 2020
- 11th July 2020
- 18th July 2020
- 25th July 2020
- 31st July 2020
- 7th August 2020
- 14th August 2020
- 21st August 2020
- 28th August 2020
- 4th September 2020
- 11th September 2020
- 18th September 2020
- 25th September 2020
- 2nd October 2020
- 9th October 2020
- 16th October 2020
- 23rd October 2020
- 30th October 2020
- 6th November 2020
- 13th November 2020
- 20th November 2020
- 27th November 2020
- 4th December 2020
- 11th December 2020
- 18th December 2020
- 25th December 2020
- 1st January 2021
- 8th January 2021
- 15th January 2021
- 22nd January 2021
- 29th January 2021
- 5th February 2021
- 12th February 2021
- 19th February 2021
- 26th February 2021
- 5th March 2021
- 12th March 2021
- 19th March 2021
- 26th March 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 9th April 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 30th April 2021
- 7th May 2021
- 14th May 2021
- 21st May 2021
- 28th May 2021
- 4th June 2021
- 11th June 2021
- 18th June 2021
- 25th June 2021
- 2nd July 2021
- 9th July 2021
- 16th July 2021
- 23rd July 2021
- 30th July 2021
- 6th August 2021
- 13th August 2021
- 20th August 2021
- 27th August 2021
- 3rd September 2021
- 10th September 2021
- 17th September 2021
- 24th September 2021
- 1st October 2021
- 8th October 2021
- 15th October 2021
- 22nd October 2021
- 29th October 2021
- 5th November 2021
- 12th November 2021
- 19th November 2021
- 26th November 2021
- 3rd December 2021
- 10th December 2021
- 17th December 2021
- 24th December 2021
- 31st December 2021
Monty's Sunday Market
Sunday 14th June 2020-Sunday 25th June 2023, in Markets, Shows & Fairs
Monty's Sunday Market is a mecca for treasure hunters of pre-loved clothes, recycled tools, books, CDs etc, antiques, collectables, homewares, produce, toys, retro, new and imported goods. There are also fresh produce stalls, food carts and coffee.
Monty's Sunday Market is on these dates:
- 14th June 2020
- 21st June 2020
- 28th June 2020
- 5th July 2020
- 12th July 2020
- 19th July 2020
- 26th July 2020
- 2nd August 2020
- 9th August 2020
- 16th August 2020
- 23rd August 2020
- 30th August 2020
- 6th September 2020
- 13th September 2020
- 20th September 2020
- 27th September 2020
- 4th October 2020
- 11th October 2020
- 18th October 2020
- 25th October 2020
- 1st November 2020
- 8th November 2020
- 15th November 2020
- 22nd November 2020
- 29th November 2020
- 6th December 2020
- 13th December 2020
- 20th December 2020
- 27th December 2020
- 3rd January 2021
- 10th January 2021
- 17th January 2021
- 24th January 2021
- 31st January 2021
- 7th February 2021
- 14th February 2021
- 21st February 2021
- 28th February 2021
- 7th March 2021
- 14th March 2021
- 21st March 2021
- 28th March 2021
- 4th April 2021
- 11th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 2nd May 2021
- 9th May 2021
- 16th May 2021
- 23rd May 2021
- 30th May 2021
- 6th June 2021
- 13th June 2021
- 20th June 2021
Open Mic Night, Takaka
Thursday 18th June 2020-Thursday 10th June 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
Open Mic Night hosted by Ron Valente (Gypsy Pickers) at the Brigand Cafe, Takaka. Every Thursday. This is a popular night for locals and travellers. Bring your instruments, songs and dancing shoes for a fun and entertaining evening. Everyone welcome. No cover charge.
For more info, music and videos, visit Ron Valante's solo and duo website - https://gypsypickers.com/
and Ron on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RonValenteMusic
and the Brigand Cafe - https://www.facebook.com/thebrigandrestaurantandbar
If there are current covid restrictions, contact the Brigand Cafe for info.
Open Mic Night, Takaka is on these dates:
- 18th June 2020
- 25th June 2020
- 2nd July 2020
- 9th July 2020
- 16th July 2020
- 23rd July 2020
- 30th July 2020
- 6th August 2020
- 13th August 2020
- 20th August 2020
- 27th August 2020
- 3rd September 2020
- 10th September 2020
- 17th September 2020
- 1st October 2020
- 8th October 2020
- 15th October 2020
- 22nd October 2020
- 29th October 2020
- 5th November 2020
- 12th November 2020
- 19th November 2020
- 26th November 2020
- 3rd December 2020
- 10th December 2020
- 17th December 2020
- 7th January 2021
- 14th January 2021
- 21st January 2021
- 28th January 2021
- 4th February 2021
- 11th February 2021
- 18th February 2021
- 25th February 2021
- 4th March 2021
- 11th March 2021
- 18th March 2021
- 25th March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 8th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 6th May 2021
- 13th May 2021
- 20th May 2021
- 27th May 2021
- 3rd June 2021
- 10th June 2021
ANNA'S GROUP SINGING SESSIONS
Sunday 26th July 2020-Sunday 27th June 2021, in Community Events, Music & Performing Arts
The Wakatu is proud to support Anna's Sunday Singing Sessions. These are held on the last Sunday of each month. Gather with freedom and with like minds and vocal chords. Enjoy all the heart-warming benefits of group singing without stress. No judgement, just friends you haven't met yet.
The Wakatu Hotel have a wide range of drinks available from the bar and our tea & coffee menus. No booking necessary - come and join in with us.
Entry is one drink of your choice.
Held in the Function Bar or Back bar of the Hotel.
We also have the restaurant open now, or you can order from our bar menu.
ANNA'S GROUP SINGING SESSIONS is on these dates:
- 26th July 2020
- 30th August 2020
- 27th September 2020
- 1st November 2020
- 29th November 2020
- 31st January 2021
- 28th February 2021
- 28th March 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 30th May 2021
- 27th June 2021
Isel Twilight Market
Thursday 15th October 2020-Friday 16th April 2021, in Markets, Shows & Fairs
Isel Twilight Market is restarting on the 15th of October at Isel park, Stoke, Nelson.
Bring the whole family along and relax in the beautiful surroundings of Isel park. Indulge in the delicious cuisine from the street food carts. Find some treasures from the craft stalls and listen to the always fabulous live music.
The market is dog friendly but they must be kept on a leash at all times.
Round up the troops and come and see us at the Isel Twilight market this summer.
Isel Twilight Market is on these dates:
- 15th October 2020
- 22nd October 2020
- 29th October 2020
- 5th November 2020
- 12th November 2020
- 19th November 2020
- 26th November 2020
- 3rd December 2020
- 10th December 2020
- 17th December 2020
- 24th December 2020
- 31st December 2020
- 7th January 2021
- 14th January 2021
- 21st January 2021
- 28th January 2021
- 4th February 2021
- 11th February 2021
- 18th February 2021
- 25th February 2021
- 4th March 2021
- 11th March 2021
- 18th March 2021
- 25th March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 8th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
Slice of Life
Friday 13th November 2020-Sunday 25th April 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture
Remember when Knight Rider was the highlight of your week and Star Wars was the highlight of your year? When TV screens were tiny and mobile phones were huge? Remember 70s disco, 80s make-up, 90s grunge and the millennium countdown?
Nelson Provincial Museum’s latest exhibition, Slice of Life, offers a nostalgic view on New Zealand over four decades, from the 1970s to the 2000s, as a window into the lives of the 1,000+ most studied people in the world.
Developed by the University of Otago Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo and Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, the exhibition highlights the significance of the world renowned ‘Dunedin Study’. Featuring a carefully chosen collection of era-specific objects – toys, posters, furnishings, technology – and hands on interactives, visitors are invited to connect with the Study findings in a deeply personal way.
Slice of Life is a vivid demonstration of how New Zealand has changed, and a reminder of how much our people have changed in turn.
Slice of Life is on these dates:
- 13th November 2020
- 14th November 2020
- 15th November 2020
- 16th November 2020
- 17th November 2020
- 18th November 2020
- 19th November 2020
- 20th November 2020
- 21st November 2020
- 22nd November 2020
- 23rd November 2020
- 24th November 2020
- 25th November 2020
- 26th November 2020
- 27th November 2020
- 28th November 2020
- 29th November 2020
- 30th November 2020
- 1st December 2020
- 2nd December 2020
- 3rd December 2020
- 4th December 2020
- 5th December 2020
- 6th December 2020
- 7th December 2020
- 8th December 2020
- 9th December 2020
- 10th December 2020
- 11th December 2020
- 12th December 2020
- 13th December 2020
- 14th December 2020
- 15th December 2020
- 16th December 2020
- 17th December 2020
- 18th December 2020
- 19th December 2020
- 20th December 2020
- 21st December 2020
- 22nd December 2020
- 23rd December 2020
- 24th December 2020
- 25th December 2020
- 26th December 2020
- 27th December 2020
- 28th December 2020
- 29th December 2020
- 30th December 2020
- 31st December 2020
- 1st January 2021
- 2nd January 2021
- 3rd January 2021
- 4th January 2021
- 5th January 2021
- 6th January 2021
- 7th January 2021
- 8th January 2021
- 9th January 2021
- 10th January 2021
- 11th January 2021
- 12th January 2021
- 13th January 2021
- 14th January 2021
- 15th January 2021
- 16th January 2021
- 17th January 2021
- 18th January 2021
- 19th January 2021
- 20th January 2021
- 21st January 2021
- 22nd January 2021
- 23rd January 2021
- 24th January 2021
- 25th January 2021
- 26th January 2021
- 27th January 2021
- 28th January 2021
- 29th January 2021
- 30th January 2021
- 31st January 2021
- 1st February 2021
- 2nd February 2021
- 3rd February 2021
- 4th February 2021
- 5th February 2021
- 6th February 2021
- 7th February 2021
- 8th February 2021
- 9th February 2021
- 10th February 2021
- 11th February 2021
- 12th February 2021
- 13th February 2021
- 14th February 2021
- 15th February 2021
- 16th February 2021
- 17th February 2021
- 18th February 2021
- 19th February 2021
- 20th February 2021
- 21st February 2021
- 22nd February 2021
- 23rd February 2021
- 24th February 2021
- 25th February 2021
- 26th February 2021
- 27th February 2021
- 28th February 2021
- 1st March 2021
- 2nd March 2021
- 3rd March 2021
- 4th March 2021
- 5th March 2021
- 6th March 2021
- 7th March 2021
- 8th March 2021
- 9th March 2021
- 10th March 2021
- 11th March 2021
- 12th March 2021
- 13th March 2021
- 14th March 2021
- 15th March 2021
- 16th March 2021
- 17th March 2021
- 18th March 2021
- 19th March 2021
- 20th March 2021
- 21st March 2021
- 22nd March 2021
- 23rd March 2021
- 24th March 2021
- 25th March 2021
- 26th March 2021
- 27th March 2021
- 28th March 2021
- 29th March 2021
- 30th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
- 4th April 2021
- 5th April 2021
- 6th April 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 8th April 2021
- 9th April 2021
- 10th April 2021
- 11th April 2021
- 12th April 2021
- 13th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
- 19th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
Hatha Yoga
Friday 20th November 2020-Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events
Stregnthen, stretch, breath and relax. These classes move slowly through a series of poses to help you release tension and reconnect to your body and mind. Suitable for all levels, a beautiful way to tune in and take care.
Wednesdays from 5:30-7pm
Fridays from 5:30-6:30pm
Saturdays from 7:30-8:30am
Classes are $10
Hatha Yoga is on these dates:
- 20th November 2020
- 21st November 2020
- 25th November 2020
- 27th November 2020
- 28th November 2020
- 2nd December 2020
- 4th December 2020
- 5th December 2020
- 9th December 2020
- 11th December 2020
- 12th December 2020
- 16th December 2020
- 18th December 2020
- 19th December 2020
- 23rd December 2020
- 25th December 2020
- 26th December 2020
- 30th December 2020
- 1st January 2021
- 2nd January 2021
- 6th January 2021
- 8th January 2021
- 9th January 2021
- 13th January 2021
- 15th January 2021
- 16th January 2021
- 20th January 2021
- 22nd January 2021
- 23rd January 2021
- 27th January 2021
- 29th January 2021
- 30th January 2021
- 3rd February 2021
- 5th February 2021
- 6th February 2021
- 10th February 2021
- 12th February 2021
- 13th February 2021
- 17th February 2021
- 19th February 2021
- 20th February 2021
- 24th February 2021
- 26th February 2021
- 27th February 2021
- 3rd March 2021
- 5th March 2021
- 6th March 2021
- 10th March 2021
- 12th March 2021
- 13th March 2021
- 17th March 2021
- 19th March 2021
- 20th March 2021
- 24th March 2021
- 26th March 2021
- 27th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 9th April 2021
- 10th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 17th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
Morning Yoga
Friday 20th November 2020-Saturday 29th May 2021, in Community Events, Conservation & Environment, Education, Heritage & Culture, Sports, Workshops & Retreats
An invigorating practice that strengthens the body and mind, improves flexibility and leaves you feeling re-energized. Hatha yoga uses poses which improve mobility, strength, flexibility and posture. Suitable for all levels, these are the perfect way to take care of your body and recharge the mind.
Tuesdays & Fridays from 6:15-7:15am
Morning Yoga is on these dates:
- 20th November 2020
- 24th November 2020
- 27th November 2020
- 1st December 2020
- 4th December 2020
- 8th December 2020
- 11th December 2020
- 15th December 2020
- 18th December 2020
- 22nd December 2020
- 25th December 2020
- 29th December 2020
- 1st January 2021
- 5th January 2021
- 8th January 2021
- 12th January 2021
- 15th January 2021
- 19th January 2021
- 22nd January 2021
- 26th January 2021
- 29th January 2021
- 2nd February 2021
- 5th February 2021
- 9th February 2021
- 12th February 2021
- 16th February 2021
- 19th February 2021
- 23rd February 2021
- 26th February 2021
- 2nd March 2021
- 5th March 2021
- 9th March 2021
- 12th March 2021
- 16th March 2021
- 19th March 2021
- 23rd March 2021
- 26th March 2021
- 30th March 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 6th April 2021
- 9th April 2021
- 13th April 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
- 4th May 2021
- 7th May 2021
- 11th May 2021
- 14th May 2021
- 18th May 2021
- 21st May 2021
- 25th May 2021
- 28th May 2021
The Tiny Room for Children at Isel House
Tuesday 8th December 2020-Friday 30th April 2021, in Conservation & Environment, Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts
Journey into the magical world of fairies, pixies and childhood, with a vintage and old world charm. A room for children!
See the new display and explore the rest of the stunning Isel House and Park.
Exhibition runs December 2020 until 30 April 2021
Isel House
16 Hilliard Street or off Main Road Stoke
Nelson
Ph: 03 5471347
Facebook: @IselHouse
The Tiny Room for Children at Isel House is on these dates:
- 8th December 2020
- 9th December 2020
- 10th December 2020
- 11th December 2020
- 12th December 2020
- 13th December 2020
- 15th December 2020
- 16th December 2020
- 17th December 2020
- 18th December 2020
- 19th December 2020
- 20th December 2020
- 22nd December 2020
- 23rd December 2020
- 24th December 2020
- 27th December 2020
- 29th December 2020
- 30th December 2020
- 31st December 2020
- 3rd January 2021
- 5th January 2021
- 6th January 2021
- 7th January 2021
- 8th January 2021
- 9th January 2021
- 10th January 2021
- 12th January 2021
- 13th January 2021
- 14th January 2021
- 15th January 2021
- 16th January 2021
- 17th January 2021
- 19th January 2021
- 20th January 2021
- 21st January 2021
- 22nd January 2021
- 23rd January 2021
- 24th January 2021
- 26th January 2021
- 27th January 2021
- 28th January 2021
- 29th January 2021
- 30th January 2021
- 31st January 2021
- 2nd February 2021
- 3rd February 2021
- 4th February 2021
- 5th February 2021
- 6th February 2021
- 7th February 2021
- 9th February 2021
- 10th February 2021
- 11th February 2021
- 12th February 2021
- 13th February 2021
- 14th February 2021
- 16th February 2021
- 17th February 2021
- 18th February 2021
- 19th February 2021
- 20th February 2021
- 21st February 2021
- 23rd February 2021
- 24th February 2021
- 25th February 2021
- 26th February 2021
- 27th February 2021
- 28th February 2021
- 2nd March 2021
- 3rd March 2021
- 4th March 2021
- 5th March 2021
- 6th March 2021
- 7th March 2021
- 9th March 2021
- 10th March 2021
- 11th March 2021
- 12th March 2021
- 13th March 2021
- 14th March 2021
- 16th March 2021
- 17th March 2021
- 18th March 2021
- 19th March 2021
- 20th March 2021
- 21st March 2021
- 23rd March 2021
- 24th March 2021
- 25th March 2021
- 26th March 2021
- 27th March 2021
- 28th March 2021
- 30th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
- 6th April 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 8th April 2021
- 9th April 2021
- 10th April 2021
- 11th April 2021
- 13th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
Richmond Library: Good Crafternoon
Wednesday 23rd December 2020-Wednesday 15th December 2021, in Community Events, Visual Arts & Crafts
Join us at Richmond Library for an hour and a half of crafting. It’s a great opportunity to finish a project, or start a new one, and spend some enjoyable time with other crafters.
Bring along your craft project – knitting, hand sewing, mending, crochet, drawing, scrap-booking, or whatever half-finished, almost-started project you like – and work on it with other crafters at the library.
It's free, but you need to bring all your own materials and craft supplies.
Bring your lunch, or grab something from the Library Café.
Everyone is welcome and booking is not required.
Richmond Library: Good Crafternoon is on these dates:
- 23rd December 2020
- 30th December 2020
- 6th January 2021
- 13th January 2021
- 20th January 2021
- 27th January 2021
- 3rd February 2021
- 10th February 2021
- 17th February 2021
- 24th February 2021
- 3rd March 2021
- 10th March 2021
- 17th March 2021
- 24th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 5th May 2021
- 12th May 2021
- 19th May 2021
- 26th May 2021
- 2nd June 2021
- 9th June 2021
- 16th June 2021
- 23rd June 2021
- 30th June 2021
- 7th July 2021
- 14th July 2021
- 21st July 2021
- 28th July 2021
- 4th August 2021
- 11th August 2021
- 18th August 2021
- 25th August 2021
- 1st September 2021
- 8th September 2021
- 15th September 2021
- 22nd September 2021
- 29th September 2021
- 6th October 2021
- 13th October 2021
- 20th October 2021
- 27th October 2021
- 3rd November 2021
- 10th November 2021
- 17th November 2021
- 24th November 2021
- 1st December 2021
- 8th December 2021
- 15th December 2021
Motueka Library: Scrabble Time!
Wednesday 23rd December 2020-Wednesday 22nd December 2021, in Community Events
Do you enjoy a good game of Scrabble?
Scrabble will be available for a friendly game with an old or new friend every Wednesday (excluding public holidays). Suitable for word lovers of all ages.
Our scrabble books will assist you in finding those really tricky words which use all your letters!
Bring a friend or meet new people and exercise your brain in a relaxed atmosphere.
Free. All welcome.
Motueka Library: Scrabble Time! is on these dates:
- 23rd December 2020
- 30th December 2020
- 6th January 2021
- 13th January 2021
- 20th January 2021
- 27th January 2021
- 3rd February 2021
- 10th February 2021
- 17th February 2021
- 24th February 2021
- 3rd March 2021
- 10th March 2021
- 17th March 2021
- 24th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 5th May 2021
- 12th May 2021
- 19th May 2021
- 26th May 2021
- 2nd June 2021
- 9th June 2021
- 16th June 2021
- 23rd June 2021
- 30th June 2021
- 7th July 2021
- 14th July 2021
- 21st July 2021
- 28th July 2021
- 4th August 2021
- 11th August 2021
- 18th August 2021
- 25th August 2021
- 1st September 2021
- 8th September 2021
- 15th September 2021
- 22nd September 2021
- 29th September 2021
- 6th October 2021
- 13th October 2021
- 20th October 2021
- 27th October 2021
- 3rd November 2021
- 10th November 2021
- 17th November 2021
- 24th November 2021
- 1st December 2021
- 8th December 2021
- 15th December 2021
- 22nd December 2021
Motueka Library: Scrabble Time
Wednesday 30th December 2020-Wednesday 29th December 2021, in Community Events
Do you enjoy a good game of Scrabble?
Scrabble is available for a friendly game with a friend every Wednesday.
Our scrabble books will assist you in finding those really tricky words which use all your letters!
Bring a friend or meet new people and exercise your brain in a relaxed atmosphere.
Suitable for word lovers of all ages.
Free. All welcome.
Motueka Library: Scrabble Time is on these dates:
- 30th December 2020
- 6th January 2021
- 13th January 2021
- 20th January 2021
- 27th January 2021
- 3rd February 2021
- 10th February 2021
- 17th February 2021
- 24th February 2021
- 3rd March 2021
- 10th March 2021
- 17th March 2021
- 24th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 5th May 2021
- 12th May 2021
- 19th May 2021
- 26th May 2021
- 2nd June 2021
- 9th June 2021
- 16th June 2021
- 23rd June 2021
- 30th June 2021
- 7th July 2021
- 14th July 2021
- 21st July 2021
- 28th July 2021
- 4th August 2021
- 11th August 2021
- 18th August 2021
- 25th August 2021
- 1st September 2021
- 8th September 2021
- 15th September 2021
- 22nd September 2021
- 29th September 2021
- 6th October 2021
- 13th October 2021
- 20th October 2021
- 27th October 2021
- 3rd November 2021
- 10th November 2021
- 17th November 2021
- 24th November 2021
- 1st December 2021
- 8th December 2021
- 15th December 2021
- 22nd December 2021
- 29th December 2021
Motueka Library: Scrabble Time!
Wednesday 6th January-Wednesday 22nd December 2021, in Community Events
Do you enjoy a good game of Scrabble?
Scrabble will be available for a friendly game with an old or new friend every Wednesday (excluding public holidays). Suitable for word lovers of all ages.
Our scrabble books will assist you in finding those really tricky words which use all your letters!
Bring a friend or meet new people and exercise your brain in a relaxed atmosphere.
Free. All welcome.
Motueka Library: Scrabble Time! is on these dates:
- 6th January 2021
- 13th January 2021
- 20th January 2021
- 27th January 2021
- 3rd February 2021
- 10th February 2021
- 17th February 2021
- 24th February 2021
- 3rd March 2021
- 10th March 2021
- 17th March 2021
- 24th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 5th May 2021
- 12th May 2021
- 19th May 2021
- 26th May 2021
- 2nd June 2021
- 9th June 2021
- 16th June 2021
- 23rd June 2021
- 30th June 2021
- 7th July 2021
- 14th July 2021
- 21st July 2021
- 28th July 2021
- 4th August 2021
- 11th August 2021
- 18th August 2021
- 25th August 2021
- 1st September 2021
- 8th September 2021
- 15th September 2021
- 22nd September 2021
- 29th September 2021
- 6th October 2021
- 13th October 2021
- 20th October 2021
- 27th October 2021
- 3rd November 2021
- 10th November 2021
- 17th November 2021
- 24th November 2021
- 1st December 2021
- 8th December 2021
- 15th December 2021
- 22nd December 2021
Motueka Library: Chess at the Library
Thursday 7th January-Thursday 16th December 2021, in Community Events
Do you enjoy playing Chess?
Our Chess games are available every Thursday afternoon.
Make the most of the chance to develop your skills in this interesting and challenging game.
Bring a friend or meet new people and exercise your brain in a relaxed atmosphere.
Our Chess books will assist you with tips and those tricky moves you still haven't mastered.
All ages and skill levels welcome.
Free.
Motueka Library: Chess at the Library is on these dates:
- 7th January 2021
- 14th January 2021
- 21st January 2021
- 28th January 2021
- 4th February 2021
- 11th February 2021
- 18th February 2021
- 25th February 2021
- 4th March 2021
- 11th March 2021
- 18th March 2021
- 25th March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 8th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 6th May 2021
- 13th May 2021
- 20th May 2021
- 27th May 2021
- 3rd June 2021
- 10th June 2021
- 17th June 2021
- 24th June 2021
- 1st July 2021
- 8th July 2021
- 15th July 2021
- 22nd July 2021
- 29th July 2021
- 5th August 2021
- 12th August 2021
- 19th August 2021
- 26th August 2021
- 2nd September 2021
- 9th September 2021
- 16th September 2021
- 23rd September 2021
- 30th September 2021
- 7th October 2021
- 14th October 2021
- 21st October 2021
- 28th October 2021
- 4th November 2021
- 11th November 2021
- 18th November 2021
- 25th November 2021
- 2nd December 2021
- 9th December 2021
- 16th December 2021
Motueka Library: Speed Dating with a Book
Monday 11th January-Monday 6th December 2021, in Community Events
Speed Dating with a book celebrates books and reading. We meet on the first Monday of the month, unless it's a Public Holiday.
Choose books from the selection displayed, familiarise yourself and then ‘sell’ the book to the group or in pairs.
Introduce books you have enjoyed in 3 minutes to the group.
Fun, and free!
Motueka Library: Speed Dating with a Book is on these dates:
- 11th January 2021
- 1st February 2021
- 1st March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 3rd May 2021
- 7th June 2021
- 5th July 2021
- 2nd August 2021
- 6th September 2021
- 4th October 2021
- 1st November 2021
- 6th December 2021
Motueka Library: Garden Gurus
Monday 11th January-Monday 13th December 2021, in Community Events
The Garden Gurus is a green thumbed group of gardening enthusiasts who meet at Motueka Library.
Gatherings are on the second Monday of the month and include socialising, browsing library books on garden topics, speakers and various activities, workshops and tours of gardens.
If you are interested in seed and plant swaps, planting herbs, investigating garden questions and generally learning about all sorts of garden topics, then this may be the group for you.
Get together with other green thumbed people.
Free.
Motueka Library: Garden Gurus is on these dates:
- 11th January 2021
- 8th February 2021
- 8th March 2021
- 12th April 2021
- 10th May 2021
- 14th June 2021
- 12th July 2021
- 9th August 2021
- 13th September 2021
- 11th October 2021
- 8th November 2021
- 13th December 2021
Motueka Library: Babbling Books Book Group
Thursday 14th January-Thursday 2nd December 2021, in Community Events
Babbling Books is a chance to enjoy an informal discussion about what you are reading.
Find out what has others enthused and share your favourite titles.
You are welcome to bring your lunch.
Free. All welcome!
Motueka Library: Babbling Books Book Group is on these dates:
- 14th January 2021
- 4th February 2021
- 4th March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 6th May 2021
- 3rd June 2021
- 1st July 2021
- 5th August 2021
- 2nd September 2021
- 7th October 2021
- 4th November 2021
- 2nd December 2021
Motueka Library: Book Cafe
Monday 18th January-Monday 15th November 2021, in Community Events
Come along to Motueka Library's conversation group.
Discuss thought-provoking topics and enjoy a fine selection of books.
There will be themes, interesting snippets and laughs along the way.
Refreshments provided.
Koha appreciated.
Motueka Library: Book Cafe is on these dates:
- 18th January 2021
- 15th February 2021
- 15th March 2021
- 19th April 2021
- 17th May 2021
- 21st June 2021
- 19th July 2021
- 20th September 2021
- 18th October 2021
- 15th November 2021
Richmond Library: Richmond Writing Group
Tuesday 19th January-Tuesday 16th November 2021, in Community Events
The Richmond Writing Group is for adults with an interest in writing – whether you’re just thinking about starting to write something, or you’re a published author, or somewhere in between.
The Richmond Writing Group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at Richmond Library. It’s a great opportunity to meet other people with a shared interest in writing, and to put pen to paper!
Each month we have a guest speaker who will illuminate an area of the writing process. There is also always time for discussion and writing.
Bring writing materials.
It's free and everyone is welcome.
Richmond Library: Richmond Writing Group is on these dates:
- 19th January 2021
- 16th February 2021
- 16th March 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 18th May 2021
- 15th June 2021
- 20th July 2021
- 17th August 2021
- 21st September 2021
- 19th October 2021
- 16th November 2021
Richmond Library: Book Group
Wednesday 20th January-Wednesday 15th December 2021, in Community Events
Richmond Library's Book Group for adults is a great opportunity for you to talk about what you have been reading and to hear about what other people have been reading too.
It's a relaxed, social, book-focused time with lovely people.
Richmond Library's Book Group for adults meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 3.00pm.
Everyone is welcome and it's free.
Richmond Library: Book Group is on these dates:
- 20th January 2021
- 17th February 2021
- 17th March 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 19th May 2021
- 16th June 2021
- 21st July 2021
- 18th August 2021
- 15th September 2021
- 20th October 2021
- 17th November 2021
- 15th December 2021
Inspire Modern Jive – Nelson Partner dance classes for beginners
Thursday 21st January-Thursday 16th December 2021, in Community Events, Music & Performing Arts
For up to date information including location and current class times please visit: www.inspiredance.co.nz
Everyone is welcome, no partner required, start at anytime.
Modern Jive is a popular, easy to learn partner dance style.
Due to the smooth and simple footwork, it can be danced to a diverse range of music from old classics to today's hits. Modern Jive takes influence from many dance styles including: Jive, Salsa, Tango, Ballroom and Rock & Roll.
Inspire Modern Jive – Nelson Partner dance classes for beginners is on these dates:
- 4th February 2021
- 11th February 2021
- 18th February 2021
- 25th February 2021
- 4th March 2021
- 11th March 2021
- 18th March 2021
- 25th March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 8th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 6th May 2021
- 13th May 2021
- 20th May 2021
- 27th May 2021
- 3rd June 2021
- 10th June 2021
- 17th June 2021
- 24th June 2021
- 1st July 2021
- 8th July 2021
- 15th July 2021
- 22nd July 2021
- 29th July 2021
- 5th August 2021
- 12th August 2021
- 19th August 2021
- 26th August 2021
- 2nd September 2021
- 9th September 2021
- 16th September 2021
- 23rd September 2021
- 30th September 2021
- 7th October 2021
- 14th October 2021
- 21st October 2021
- 28th October 2021
- 4th November 2021
- 11th November 2021
- 18th November 2021
- 25th November 2021
- 2nd December 2021
- 9th December 2021
- 16th December 2021
Motueka Library: Lifestyle Group
Friday 22nd January-Friday 26th November 2021, in Community Events
Come along and discuss different lifestyle topics.
We'll exchange ideas with a different topic each month and meet new people.
Topics will include home and garden, health, fitness, fashion, beauty, retirement, recreation, craft, interior design, travel, hobbies, outdoor living etc.
Enjoy a cup of tea and discover great new library books and magazines. Occasional speakers will entertain us.
Free. All welcome.
Motueka Library: Lifestyle Group is on these dates:
- 22nd January 2021
- 26th February 2021
- 26th March 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 28th May 2021
- 25th June 2021
- 23rd July 2021
- 27th August 2021
- 24th September 2021
- 22nd October 2021
- 26th November 2021
Motueka Library: Building Bricks Club
Monday 25th January-Monday 29th November 2021, in Community Events
Join the Motueka Library Building Bricks Club.
Make amazing building bricks creations at the library with local experts and discover cool building bricks books and magazines as well.
Adrian Barbour will share models and any brick news.
The monthly Building Brick Club might have a theme or could be free building.
Suitable for children age 7+.
The building bricks are kindly supplied by the Christchurch User Group.
Motueka Library: Building Bricks Club is on these dates:
- 25th January 2021
- 29th March 2021
- 26th April 2021
- 31st May 2021
- 28th June 2021
- 26th July 2021
- 30th August 2021
- 27th September 2021
- 25th October 2021
- 29th November 2021
Takaka Library: Silverfish Book Group
Tuesday 26th January-Tuesday 30th November 2021, in Community Events
Do you enjoy reading and talking about books?
Our book group Silverfish could be for you.
Silverfish is a chance to talk about what you have enjoyed reading and hear about what other people have been reading.
It is a group for all people and all tastes.
We pick a theme, genre or author for the month or just swap favourite books. The possibilities are endless.
You don’t have to come regularly, but it's held on the last Tuesday of the month throughout the year.
You’re welcome to just come along to listen and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Free.
Takaka Library: Silverfish Book Group is on these dates:
- 26th January 2021
- 23rd February 2021
- 30th March 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 25th May 2021
- 29th June 2021
- 27th July 2021
- 31st August 2021
- 28th September 2021
- 26th October 2021
- 30th November 2021
Takaka Library: Tiny Tots
Tuesday 26th January-Tuesday 14th December 2021, in Community Events
Tiny Tots is a fun, free event for babies, toddlers and children two years and younger, and their whanau.
Learn and grow together through music, movement and stories.
Stay for a chat and play afterwards.
Tiny Tots takes place every Tuesday during term time.
Free.
Takaka Library: Tiny Tots is on these dates:
- 26th January 2021
- 2nd February 2021
- 9th February 2021
- 16th February 2021
- 23rd February 2021
- 2nd March 2021
- 9th March 2021
- 16th March 2021
- 23rd March 2021
- 30th March 2021
- 6th April 2021
- 13th April 2021
- 4th May 2021
- 11th May 2021
- 18th May 2021
- 25th May 2021
- 1st June 2021
- 8th June 2021
- 15th June 2021
- 22nd June 2021
- 29th June 2021
- 6th July 2021
- 27th July 2021
- 3rd August 2021
- 10th August 2021
- 17th August 2021
- 24th August 2021
- 31st August 2021
- 7th September 2021
- 14th September 2021
- 21st September 2021
- 28th September 2021
- 19th October 2021
- 26th October 2021
- 2nd November 2021
- 9th November 2021
- 16th November 2021
- 23rd November 2021
- 30th November 2021
- 7th December 2021
- 14th December 2021
Motueka Library: Tiny Tots
Friday 29th January-Friday 3rd December 2021, in Community Events
Tiny Tots is a fun, social and interactive programme introducing literacy and a love of language to babies, as well as helping to develop the bond between parent and child.
Tiny Tots is held at Motueka Library on Friday mornings during term time. It is a 30 minute programme of action rhymes, music and books suitable for children two years old and younger.
We do not limit session numbers but will try to accommodate as best we can.
We hope to see you there!
Free
Motueka Library: Tiny Tots is on these dates:
- 29th January 2021
- 5th February 2021
- 12th February 2021
- 19th February 2021
- 5th March 2021
- 12th March 2021
- 19th March 2021
- 26th March 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 9th April 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 7th May 2021
- 14th May 2021
- 21st May 2021
- 28th May 2021
- 4th June 2021
- 11th June 2021
- 18th June 2021
- 25th June 2021
- 2nd July 2021
- 9th July 2021
- 30th July 2021
- 6th August 2021
- 13th August 2021
- 20th August 2021
- 3rd September 2021
- 10th September 2021
- 17th September 2021
- 24th September 2021
- 1st October 2021
- 22nd October 2021
- 29th October 2021
- 5th November 2021
- 12th November 2021
- 19th November 2021
- 26th November 2021
- 3rd December 2021
Inspire Modern Jive – Motueka Partner dance classes for beginners
Tuesday 2nd February-Tuesday 14th December 2021, in Community Events, Music & Performing Arts
For up to date information including location and current class times please visit: www.inspiredance.co.nz
Everyone is welcome, no partner required, start at anytime.
Modern Jive is a popular, easy to learn partner dance style.
Due to the smooth and simple footwork, it can be danced to a diverse range of music from old classics to today's hits. Modern Jive takes influence from many dance styles including: Jive, Salsa, Tango, Ballroom and Rock & Roll.
Inspire Modern Jive – Motueka Partner dance classes for beginners is on these dates:
- 2nd February 2021
- 9th February 2021
- 16th February 2021
- 23rd February 2021
- 2nd March 2021
- 9th March 2021
- 16th March 2021
- 23rd March 2021
- 30th March 2021
- 6th April 2021
- 13th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 4th May 2021
- 11th May 2021
- 18th May 2021
- 25th May 2021
- 1st June 2021
- 8th June 2021
- 15th June 2021
- 22nd June 2021
- 29th June 2021
- 6th July 2021
- 13th July 2021
- 20th July 2021
- 27th July 2021
- 3rd August 2021
- 10th August 2021
- 17th August 2021
- 24th August 2021
- 31st August 2021
- 7th September 2021
- 14th September 2021
- 21st September 2021
- 28th September 2021
- 5th October 2021
- 12th October 2021
- 19th October 2021
- 26th October 2021
- 2nd November 2021
- 9th November 2021
- 16th November 2021
- 23rd November 2021
- 30th November 2021
- 7th December 2021
- 14th December 2021
Richmond Library: Tiny Tots
Tuesday 2nd February-Tuesday 14th December 2021, in Community Events
A hands on session using songs, stories, rhymes and movement for children aged two years and younger with their caregivers.
An opportunity to have fun in the library, interact with your tot using rhymes, songs and movement and introduce them to the wonderful world of books.
Every Tuesday during school term time.
Free.
Richmond Library: Tiny Tots is on these dates:
- 9th February 2021
- 16th February 2021
- 23rd February 2021
- 2nd March 2021
- 9th March 2021
- 16th March 2021
- 23rd March 2021
- 30th March 2021
- 6th April 2021
- 13th April 2021
- 4th May 2021
- 11th May 2021
- 18th May 2021
- 25th May 2021
- 1st June 2021
- 8th June 2021
- 15th June 2021
- 22nd June 2021
- 29th June 2021
- 6th July 2021
- 27th July 2021
- 3rd August 2021
- 10th August 2021
- 17th August 2021
- 24th August 2021
- 31st August 2021
- 7th September 2021
- 14th September 2021
- 21st September 2021
- 28th September 2021
- 19th October 2021
- 26th October 2021
- 2nd November 2021
- 9th November 2021
- 16th November 2021
- 23rd November 2021
- 30th November 2021
- 7th December 2021
- 14th December 2021
Richmond Library: JPs in the Library
Wednesday 10th February-Wednesday 15th December 2021, in Community Events
A Justice of the Peace is available at Richmond Library every Wednesday from 11.30am until 12.30pm.
If you have important documents that need to be signed, or you need documents witnessed, a JP can help.
This is a free service and bookings are not required.
You will find the JP in the Community Matters space at Richmond Library every Wednesday between 11.30am and 12.30pm.
Free.
Richmond Library: JPs in the Library is on these dates:
- 10th February 2021
- 24th February 2021
- 3rd March 2021
- 10th March 2021
- 17th March 2021
- 24th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 5th May 2021
- 12th May 2021
- 19th May 2021
- 26th May 2021
- 2nd June 2021
- 9th June 2021
- 16th June 2021
- 23rd June 2021
- 30th June 2021
- 7th July 2021
- 14th July 2021
- 21st July 2021
- 28th July 2021
- 4th August 2021
- 11th August 2021
- 18th August 2021
- 25th August 2021
- 1st September 2021
- 8th September 2021
- 15th September 2021
- 22nd September 2021
- 29th September 2021
- 6th October 2021
- 13th October 2021
- 20th October 2021
- 27th October 2021
- 3rd November 2021
- 10th November 2021
- 17th November 2021
- 24th November 2021
- 1st December 2021
- 8th December 2021
- 15th December 2021
The Pretty Crafty Market
Sunday 14th February-Monday 13th December 2021, in Markets, Shows & Fairs
Come along and check us out and support our wonderful talented stall holders and buy local!
Stall holders are rotated with some regulars and some new each month!
There's something for everyone including affordable, Jewellery, artwork, natural skincare, pet products, up-cycled crafts and lots more - All made locally with Love!
Each month we will fundraising for a different local cause.
Entry - Gold Coin Koha
The Pretty Crafty Market is on these dates:
- 14th February 2021
- 11th April 2021
- 16th May 2021
- 13th June 2021
- 11th July 2021
- 8th August 2021
- 12th September 2021
- 17th October 2021
- 14th November 2021
- 12th December 2021
Richmond Library: Mystery Ink
Thursday 18th February-Thursday 25th November 2021, in Community Events, Youth
Mystery Ink is a fun monthly book group for teens.
The group has first dibs on brand new YA books and comics. We enjoy different activities such as team challenges, arts, crafts and movies.
Snacks are also provided.
All are welcome. Come along and make some new friends.
It's free!
Richmond Library: Mystery Ink is on these dates:
- 18th February 2021
- 18th March 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 20th May 2021
- 17th June 2021
- 22nd July 2021
- 19th August 2021
- 23rd September 2021
- 21st October 2021
- 25th November 2021
Takaka Library: Flying Squids Book Club
Friday 19th February-Friday 19th November 2021, in Community Events
If you're into books and reading, living in Takaka and you're aged 9-12, this book club is for you.
Flying Squids is Takaka Library's book club for 9-12 year olds. The club meets on the third Friday of the month during term time.
Check in and hear what others have been reading and get a look at some of the latest new books.
It's fun and it's free!
Takaka Library: Flying Squids Book Club is on these dates:
- 19th February 2021
- 19th March 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 14th May 2021
- 18th June 2021
- 20th August 2021
- 17th September 2021
- 19th November 2021
Kirby Fridays
Friday 26th February-Friday 23rd April 2021, in Food, Wine & Brewing
Kirby Fridays
Come and enjoy some local food from your favourite food carts and we will be serving awesome local craft beers, wines & ciders from the Beerhive.
Let's make the most of the warm weather while it lasts and bring your friends, family and workmates along for a great evening right in the heart of Nelson.
Kirby Fridays is on these dates:
- 26th February 2021
- 12th March 2021
- 19th March 2021
- 26th March 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
Pretty Smart Sale
Saturday 6th March-Sunday 21st November 2021, in Community Events, Markets, Shows & Fairs, Wellness, Eco & Recreation
The Pretty Smart Sale operates 4 quality second hand sales per year and for the first time in 2021 we will be holding the event over two days so you can shop on the Saturday and the Sunday!
You will find a huge array of quality pre-loved clothing for the whole family from babies to adults, as well as accessories, footwear, baby equipment, toys/books and a small selection of home wares.
There are 1000's of items to choose from... come and see for yourself and reduce, reuse & recycle plus generally save money and resources!
Now at our new venue Hope Recreation Hall, 184 Main Road Hope, be sure to tell your friends!
Cash sales only (no eftpos).
See you there!
Pretty Smart Sale is on these dates:
- 6th March 2021
- 7th March 2021
- 22nd May 2021
- 23rd May 2021
- 28th August 2021
- 29th August 2021
- 20th November 2021
- 21st November 2021
Rise and Energise Morning Yoga with Sue Ransom
Wednesday 17th March-Wednesday 21st April 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture, Sports, Wellness, Eco & Recreation
Rise and energise with this mid-week Hatha Yoga session...
You'll ground and balance in body breath and mind to prepare for your day ahead. You'll move, breathe and enjoy a yummy relaxation...
Enjoy:
- A small and friendly group environment where everyone's welcome including beginners
- Options - given throughout practice, so you work to your own needs
- A handy location - easy parking
- A lovely, private practice space
For more information or to book a place please contact me.
email: sue.ransom@xtra.co.nz
phone: 027 3912431
Sue Ransom
{Dip Yoga Teacher (IYTA), Svastha Yoga of Krishnamacharya: Therapy Program - Yoga Psychology for Wellbeing, Stress, Anxiety Certified}
Facebook: Sue Ransom Yoga
Rise and Energise Morning Yoga with Sue Ransom is on these dates:
- 17th March 2021
- 24th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
Hatha Yoga with Sue Ransom
Thursday 18th March-Thursday 29th April 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture, Sports, Wellness, Eco & Recreation
Join me for this weekly evening yoga practice and experience the beautiful benefits of yoga for yourself as you enjoy:
- Being warmly welcomed whether you're new to yoga or have been practising for a while
- Small and friendly classes
- A pleasant, convenient practice space in central Richmond
- Moving through a series of asanas (postures) to stretch and strengthen your body
- Working with your breath
- Relaxing, so important for your overall wellbeing
These sessions are a lovely way to take regular care of yourself, nurturing your body and mind.
Phone Sue: 027 3912431
Email: sue.ransom@xtra.co.nz
Facebook: Sue Ransom Yoga
Sue Ransom
Dip Yoga Teacher (IYTA)
Svastha Yoga of Krishnamacharya: Therapy Program - Yoga Psychology for Wellbeing, Stress, Anxiety Certified
Hatha Yoga with Sue Ransom is on these dates:
- 18th March 2021
- 25th March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 29th April 2021
Lisa Chandler: 'landscapes of loss'
Friday 19th March-Saturday 24th April 2021, in Visual Arts & Crafts
People's lives have been turned upside down due to the pandemic. The impact of climate change is also causing catastrophes around the world with floods, fires and drought. Lisa Chandler reflects on how people survive in these challenging times. Feelings such as isolation, loneliness and grief are very evident but so are positive emotions like love, support and friendship.
Lisa Chandler: 'landscapes of loss' is on these dates:
- 19th March 2021
- 20th March 2021
- 22nd March 2021
- 23rd March 2021
- 24th March 2021
- 25th March 2021
- 26th March 2021
- 27th March 2021
- 29th March 2021
- 30th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
- 5th April 2021
- 6th April 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 8th April 2021
- 9th April 2021
- 10th April 2021
- 12th April 2021
- 13th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 17th April 2021
- 19th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
Beginner Swing Dance Classes
Monday 22nd March-Monday 17th May 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
No partner needed. No experience needed. No booking needed.
Just come to 8 classes every Monday night (except easter Monday), and learn all you need to swing dance for easy around a dance floor. Or just drop in to any class to just give it a go.
Beginner Swing Dance Classes is on these dates:
- 22nd March 2021
- 29th March 2021
- 12th April 2021
- 19th April 2021
- 26th April 2021
- 3rd May 2021
- 10th May 2021
- 17th May 2021
CHAINReaction: HANDSHAKES at the Refinery
Saturday 27th March-Saturday 17th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts
HANDSHAKE Project, now its 10th year, is a New Zealand mentoring programme, and NJW is excited to bring this exhibition to Nelson.
The exhibition at Refinery ArtSpace, Nelson celebrates this milestone with 49 artists who directly and indirectly were associated with the project. They all make a HANDSHAKE by contributing to a continues necklace. Each link will be a highlight and celebrates connectivity and communication.
HANDSHAKE is a mentoring and exhibition project with a continuing progressive programme that over the years has benefited a great number of NZ emerging jewellery artists. It gave these artists extended creative energies and network opportunities.
HANDSHAKE can be described as an experimental bridge that connects emerging artists with professional practice. Mentors came out from all over the world with a helping hand for those asking for it. The HANDSHAKE exhibitions were at national and international locations; with a couple at highly respected spaces.
Its success can be described through its collective contribution and sharing nature.
HANDSHAKE project is funded by Creative New Zealand and managed by MAKERS 101.
image: Sarah Read. Long Story, New Chapter (Homesick Much)
CHAINReaction: HANDSHAKES at the Refinery is on these dates:
- 27th March 2021
- 28th March 2021
- 29th March 2021
- 30th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
- 4th April 2021
- 5th April 2021
- 6th April 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 8th April 2021
- 9th April 2021
- 10th April 2021
- 11th April 2021
- 12th April 2021
- 13th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 17th April 2021
Nelson Suter Art Society Autumn Exhibition
Monday 29th March-Sunday 18th April 2021, in Visual Arts & Crafts
Nelson Suter Art Society Autumn Exhibition showing new and creative works by their members. A great variety of art techniques and styles will be for sale.
Guest artist Gavin Chai from Auckland. Gavin will be at the opening on Wednesday 31st March to talk about his work.
Covering both the McKee and Potton Galleries there will be plenty to view and admire.
Nelson Suter Art Society Autumn Exhibition is on these dates:
- 29th March 2021
- 30th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
- 4th April 2021
- 5th April 2021
- 6th April 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 8th April 2021
- 9th April 2021
- 10th April 2021
- 11th April 2021
- 12th April 2021
- 13th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
Life in the Bubble - display
Monday 29th March-Monday 26th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
The Nelson Provincial Museum formed a collaboration with the Nelson City Library and Tasman District Libraries to collect and document COVID-19 related objects, images and stories in a variety of formats. Elma Turner Library will feature a display of a selection of objects collected by the Museum - bears. face masks, mugs, and more.
Life in the Bubble - display is on these dates:
- 29th March 2021
- 30th March 2021
- 31st March 2021
- 1st April 2021
- 2nd April 2021
- 3rd April 2021
- 4th April 2021
- 5th April 2021
- 6th April 2021
- 7th April 2021
- 8th April 2021
- 9th April 2021
- 10th April 2021
- 11th April 2021
- 12th April 2021
- 13th April 2021
- 14th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 16th April 2021
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
- 19th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 26th April 2021
Richmond Library: Digi Drop In
Tuesday 6th April-Tuesday 14th December 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
If you have a digital dilemma and need some help with your device, come to our regular Digi Drop-in sessions.
Takaka Library: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month from 11.00am – 1.00pm from 3rd May – but look out for a special appearance on 12th April
Richmond Library: Every Tuesday, 11.00am –1.00pm starting 6th April
Motueka Library: Every Thursday, 11.00am to 1.00pm starting 8th April
Murchison Library: 1st Friday of every month from 1.30pm - 3.30pm starting 6th May – but look out for a special appearance on 19th April.
Get help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, e-reader, or whatever digital device you may have.
If you have a software problem, just come along and let us help you sort it out.
Want to help others, then come along and share your knowledge. Join us for themed weeks like “Appy Hour”
Free. All welcome.
Richmond Library: Digi Drop In is on these dates:
- 6th April 2021
- 13th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 4th May 2021
- 11th May 2021
- 18th May 2021
- 25th May 2021
- 1st June 2021
- 8th June 2021
- 15th June 2021
- 22nd June 2021
- 29th June 2021
- 6th July 2021
- 13th July 2021
- 20th July 2021
- 27th July 2021
- 3rd August 2021
- 10th August 2021
- 17th August 2021
- 24th August 2021
- 31st August 2021
- 7th September 2021
- 14th September 2021
- 21st September 2021
- 28th September 2021
- 5th October 2021
- 12th October 2021
- 19th October 2021
- 26th October 2021
- 2nd November 2021
- 9th November 2021
- 16th November 2021
- 23rd November 2021
- 30th November 2021
- 7th December 2021
- 14th December 2021
Motueka Library: Digi Drop In
Thursday 8th April-Thursday 16th December 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
If you have a digital dilemma and need some help with your device, come to our regular Digi Drop-in sessions.
Takaka Library: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month from 11.00am – 1.00pm from 3rd May – but look out for a special appearance on 12th April
Richmond Library: Every Tuesday, 11.00am –1.00pm starting 6th April
Motueka Library: Every Thursday, 11.00am to 1.00pm starting 8th April
Murchison Library: 1st Friday of every month from 1.30pm - 3.30pm starting 6th May – but look out for a special appearance on 19th April.
Get help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, e-reader, or whatever digital device you may have.
If you have a software problem, just come along and let us help you sort it out.
Want to help others, then come along and share your knowledge. Join us for themed weeks like “Appy Hour”
Free. All welcome.
Motueka Library: Digi Drop In is on these dates:
- 8th April 2021
- 15th April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 6th May 2021
- 13th May 2021
- 20th May 2021
- 27th May 2021
- 3rd June 2021
- 10th June 2021
- 17th June 2021
- 24th June 2021
- 1st July 2021
- 8th July 2021
- 15th July 2021
- 22nd July 2021
- 29th July 2021
- 5th August 2021
- 12th August 2021
- 19th August 2021
- 26th August 2021
- 2nd September 2021
- 9th September 2021
- 16th September 2021
- 23rd September 2021
- 30th September 2021
- 7th October 2021
- 14th October 2021
- 21st October 2021
- 28th October 2021
- 4th November 2021
- 11th November 2021
- 18th November 2021
- 25th November 2021
- 2nd December 2021
- 9th December 2021
- 16th December 2021
Richmond Library: DocFest – Annie Liebovitz
Monday 12th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Join us for a free documentary screening at Richmond Library.
This month’s documentary is Annie Liebovitz: Life Through a Lens.
Annie Leibovitz has produced some of the most iconic images of the last 30 years and is one of the world’s most influential photographers. She has shot the rich and famous, the profound and powerful, the exceptional and notorious.
Masterful at exposing her photographic subjects, Annie's own life has been private. However, in this film created by her younger sister Barbara Liebovitz, Annie bares her artistic process, personal journey and the delicate balancing of fame and family to the camera.
"ANNIE LEIBOVITZ: LIFE THROUGH A LENS does an excellent job of showing how this extraordinarily talented woman came to the forefront of modern photography." - Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
To book your seat, phone 03 543 8500 or email library@tasman.govt.nz.
Free.
Pop-Up Library - The Langford Store
Tuesday 13th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Visit Tasman District Libraries’ new Pop-Up Library!
The Pop-Up Library visits events and places around the Tasman District. From the Pop-Up Library you can sign up and renew memberships, borrow books from the stand, learn about the library e-Resources, events and activities taking place and all the other wonderful free services our libraries have to offer.
Keep an eye out for the Pop-Up Library at The Langford Store in Bainham near Collingwood on Tuesday 13 April from 10.00am-2.00pm.
It’s free and everyone is welcome to come and check it out.
Note: The Pop-Up Library is only out and about while we are at Level 1.
Hatha Yoga with Sue Ransom
Tuesday 13th April-Tuesday 18th May 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture, Sports, Wellness, Eco & Recreation
Weekly maintenance for body, mind and soul as you move, breathe and relax...
Join me for this weekly evening yoga practice and experience the beautiful benefits of yoga for yourself as you enjoy:
- Being warmly welcomed whether you're new to yoga or have been practising for a while
- Small and friendly classes
- A beautiful practice studio
- Moving through a series of asanas (postures) to stretch and strengthen your body
- Working with your breath
- Relaxing, so important for your overall wellbeing
These sessions are a lovely way to take regular care of yourself, nurturing your body and mind.
Email: sue.ransom@xtra.co.nz
Facebook: Sue Ransom Yoga
Sue Ransom
Dip Yoga Teacher (IYTA)
Svastha Yoga of Krishnamacharya: Therapy Program - Yoga Psychology for Wellbeing, Stress, Anxiety Certified
Hatha Yoga with Sue Ransom is on these dates:
- 13th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 4th May 2021
- 11th May 2021
- 18th May 2021
Motueka Beginner Swing Dance Class
Tuesday 13th April-Tuesday 15th June 2021, in Community Events, Music & Performing Arts
Motueka, it's your turn to LEARN TO SWING DANCE!!!
Meet people, get fit and have a blast dancing around to toe tapping Swing music.
Over this block of 8 classes you will learn how to swing, jump, spin and shuffle your way around a dance floor.
No partner needed
No experience needed
No booking needed
Feel free to tell all your friends to come down, or to bring a partner. However we do rotate* during class so even if you come by yourself, there will still be lots of people for you to dance with
*Rotating in class is optional.
Booking is optional. If you don't get around to it, you can just show up on the night and we'll sign you in. However if you do sign up before class, it does make it must easier on the night. Just head to Swingzing.co.nz to sign up.
Motueka Beginner Swing Dance Class is on these dates:
- 13th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 4th May 2021
- 11th May 2021
- 18th May 2021
- 25th May 2021
- 15th June 2021
Motueka Library: Law for Lunch - Wills
Wednesday 14th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Get some law with your lunch!
Kaye Lawrence of Nelson bays Community Law will talk about Wills in this informative lunchtime session.
If you don’t yet have a Will, or if you do have a Will but have some questions, this talk is essential.
Free. All welcome.
Heritage Apples Demonstrations at the Nelson Farmers Market
Wednesday 14th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Come along and hear about the heritage fruit available at the Nelson Market. Nelson has a proud history as a fruit growing region and many of the original varieties are still available today. Come along and hear about the heritage applies and taste the difference. There will be two food demonstrations during the day
Learning Wikipedia - a new editor attempts to improve the entry for the Cawthron
Wednesday 14th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Graeme Robertson attended a Wikipediathon in Nelson to gain some insight into how to enrich Wikipedia entries. As a former CEO of Cawthron Institute, Graeme put his newly learnt skills into enriching the Cawthron Wikipedia page. In this session, Graeme will share his experiences and learning and hopes to inspire others to contribute to Wikipedia.
*Booking Required*
Riding The Covid Wave
Wednesday 14th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
"Waimea Intermediate School students give a talk on the challenges and successes of publishing “Riding the COVID wave”, a wonderful local resource of life in COVID lockdown.
Hear all about how the students made contact with interviewees, how the interviews went during alert levels and some interesting stories from the book.
Cash sales of the book will be available."
*Booking Required*
Nelson Rainbow Pride History
Wednesday 14th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
An opportunity to sit down and chat with some of Nelson's "Pride Pioneers" who have helped create a safe and inclusive community for all Nelsonians.
Forest & Bird AGM followed by talk by Konstanze & Jonathan about Lakes380 Project
Wednesday 14th April 2021, in Community Events, Conservation & Environment, Education, Heritage & Culture
The Nelson/Tasman Branch AGM will be at 7.30 followed by the Guest speakers at 8 pm. There will be no pot luck meal beforehand.
Konstanze Steiner and Jonathan Puddick will speak about Our Lakes’ Health: Past, Present, Future. Konstanze and Jonathan are scientists at the Cawthron Institute, where they work on the Lakes380 project. This nation-wide project, aims to collect environmental, social and cultural information about Aotearoa-NZ’s lakes from the past and the present in order to protect the health of our lakes in the future. Using water and surface sediment samples we can understand what is currently happening in a lake, while lake sediment cores are used to investigate the past, capturing up to 1,000 years of water quality history. Innovative DNA-based techniques to detect and evaluate the abundance of freshwater taonga species such as the freshwater mussel kakahi are also being applied to these samples. Konstanze and Jonathan will provide an overview of the project, examples of how they use paleolimnological techniques to reveal how lakes have changed over the past 1,000 years and their work evaluating kakahi populations in lakes around Aotearoa-NZ.
7.30pm Tahunanui School Hall. Contact Julie nikau48@gmail.com
Hatha/Restorative Yoga with Sue Ransom
Wednesday 14th April-Wednesday 19th May 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture, Sports, Wellness, Eco & Recreation
Now that the clocks are changing and the evening's are darker, treat yourself to a little mid-week rest and rejuvenation time as you move, breathe and recharge with extended relaxation time in supported postures - delicious.
In this delicious mid-week rejuvenator, you'll move through postures coordinating your breath with mindful awareness. Then there'll be time for you to invite a deep sense of relaxation into your body and mind in comfortably supported postures using bolsters, blocks and blankets (provided), allowing your body and mind to restore and replenish.
Enjoy:
- Being warmly welcomed whether you're new to yoga or have been practising for a while
- Small and friendly classes
- A restful practice space in a cosy, private room
These sessions are a lovely way to self-nurture and are also ideal for stress management.
For more information or to book a place please contact me - I would love to share yoga's many benefits and gentle power with you :)
Sue Ransom
Dip Yoga Teacher (IYTA)
Svastha Yoga of Krishnamacharya: Therapy Program - Yoga Psychology for Wellbeing, Stress, Anxiety Certified
Facebook: Sue Ransom Yoga
Hatha/Restorative Yoga with Sue Ransom is on these dates:
- 14th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 5th May 2021
- 12th May 2021
- 19th May 2021
Introduction to Ancestry.com
Thursday 15th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
This introductory course will include search tips for using Ancestry.com, looking at various record collections for New Zealand and the UK, viewing Public Member trees and sending records home from the library. Basic computer skills are essential. Contact Richmond Library to book.
*Booking Required*
The Art of Isel House with Dr Anna Crighton
Thursday 15th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Discover the art of Isel House and the Nelson Provincial Museum’s Marsden Collection, with Dr Anna Crighton, DNZM for services to heritage preservation and governance. Dame Anna’s thesis combined her passion for art and architectural history from her former twenty year career as Registrar at the Robert McDougall Art Gallery, Christchurch.
*Booking Required*
Happy Birthday Beethoven
Thursday 15th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Come and celebrate Ludwig’s 250th birthday with an “expect the unexpected” performance of his work from current and past members of Nelson Central School Choir and members of The Voice Collective.
Central School Te Pouahi will provide a welcome before the choir singers take on a freshly written hip hop version of Beethoven’s 5th movement. The vocal performance will sit alongside compositions and stories about his amazing life. Classical music is international and multicultural. A universal language which has no barriers. This performance challenges prejudice and stereotypes and brings all ages from 12 years together to celebrate this.
“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents.” - Ludwig van Beethoven.
*Booking Required*
Takaka Library: Introduction to Telehealth
Thursday 15th April 2021, in Community Events, Wellness, Eco & Recreation
Natasha Soroka from NMDHB will be talking about the new health programme Telehealth.
Telehealth enables patients to meet with their doctor or specialist via phone or video with the huge benefit of not needing to drive into Nelson for an appointment.
Find out more at this free talk. All welcome.
This event will only take place if we are at Level 1.
Live poets Acid on The Microphone
Thursday 15th April 2021, in Community Events
Open Mic Music and Poetry
Richmond Library: Introduction to The Crusades
Thursday 15th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Jean Gorman is the well known author of the Lionheart Chronicles, historical novels set during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart - a time of crusades, devious international politics and warfare.
In this fascinating talk, Jean shares her knowledge of The Crusades.
“Was it an age of knights and chivalry? An age when self-serving, powerful and sociopathic men had free rein? Was this different from today? Why did King Richard the Lionheart command the respect and devotion of his men, whereas his brother, King John became the butt of stories like Robin Hood? Can we believe what we are told of these men? Probably not - deeds define the man”, says Jean.
If you are interested in history then this talk is for you.
It’s free and everyone is welcome.
This event will only take place if we are at Level 1.
Lunchtime Concert: Voice Collective with Central School
Thursday 15th April 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
You are invited to Beethoven’s Birthday. He is 250 plus 1 and Central School Community would like to celebrate with various compositions of the Great Classical composer with a surprise new work created by The Voice Collective. Prepare for something quite random and different to your usual Thursday lunchtime.
Aequus Animus tour: 10:32 + VÏKÆ + EJ Barrett
Thursday 15th April 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
London-based artist, Bridget Walsh, brings her project 10:32 home to Aotearoa this Autumn to celebrate the release of the band's new record, Aequus Animus. Joined on stage by local drummer, Jess Hix, this Aotearoa Edition of 10:32 brings the band's neo-soul, future-jazz and rnb sounds back to the stage, hitting the road with VÏKÆ and EJ Barrett after a year of London lockdown.
Chamber Music NZ presents Nocturnes
Thursday 15th April 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
“Oh, how I wish I could make those who see my work feel the splendours and terrors of the night! One ought to be able to make people hear the songs, the silences, and murmurings of the air. They should feel the infinite.” ― Jean-François Millet
As day gives way to night, pulling a blanket of stars across the vast black sky, it invites you to lean in and listen closely. As your senses are dimmed by the growing darkness, listen… can you hear it?
NOCTURNES is an evocative collection of night-songs for the piano, played by internationally celebrated concert pianist, chamber musician and educator Professor Jian Liu. Journey through a dreamscape of lilting lullabies and cradlesongs alongside night-music of mystery and mischief. Beloved nocturnes by Chopin and Liszt light the way for other gems in an intimate evening that celebrates the purity and power of solo piano.
Hear the songs, the silences, the murmurings. Feel the infinite.
Fullpower - Awareness & Self Protection Training
Thursday 15th April 2021, in Wellness, Eco & Recreation
Using examples relevant to adults of all ages, we’ll practice skills to:
• Set and protect personal boundaries
• Deal with sexual harassment/unwanted attention
• Project an attitude of awareness and confidence
• Use voice as a safety tool
• Take charge of emotional triggers
• Deal confidently and effectively with verbal aggression
• Stop aggressive confrontations before they start
• Emergency Self Defence Skills
Aotearoa and the French 2
Friday 16th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
After revisiting some French history of settlers and missionaries, we will focus on Father Antoine Marie Garin- his journey to Nelson, his work in the area and his legacy. He was a French Catholic Marist Priest, missionary and educationalist, fluent in Te Reo Maori, and assigned to the region as far a Marlborough, West Coast, Tasman and Nelson.
*Booking Required*
Positive Ageing Expo 2021
Friday 16th April 2021, in Community Events
The Positive Ageing Expo hosts over 70 stalls, including activities information from community organisations and health services and many more. The event focusses on those who are retired or nearing retirement age.
It is an opportunity to come along and connect with your community and receive valuable information.
Free event, coffee and tea provided. Lunch available for purchase.
FUN Evening of Bingo/Supporting Brain Tumour Support NZ
Friday 16th April 2021, in Community Events
Join the team at the Hub for a fun evening of Bingo, raffles, spot prizes and good times.
We are fundraising for New Zealand’s leading brain tumour support charity: Brain Tumour Support NZ provides information, support and guidance to brain tumour suffers, their families and friends.
*They advocate for the best treatments, care and support for patients, so they can have the best possible outcomes and quality of life.
*Brain tumours can affect anyone, of any ethnicity and at any age.
*There is no effective screening or prevention.
*Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40.
Don't Forget Your Roots - The Great Kiwi Songbook
Friday 16th April 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
Don’t Forget Your Roots.
The Vocal Collective presents the Great Kiwi Songbook.
A powerhouse of 90 voices, The Vocal Collective is a Christchurch contemporary choir which sings pop and rock music. For the Top of the South tour, TVC presents a programme devoted to classic numbers which have helped define the sound of Aotearoa New Zealand popular music. From Blue Smoke (1949), through Nature (1969) to Kia Mau Ki Tō Ūkaipō (2019) you are sure to enjoy this showcase of fresh and engaging new arrangements.
Lead by Artistic Director, Richard Marrett, the shows will be a unique celebration of what it means to be a Kiwi. Expect to be reunited with The Feelers, the Finns, Fourmyula, Footrot Flats, Fat Freddy’s Drop, For Today and Forever Tuesday Morning. Expect to fall in love with the Great Kiwi songbook all over again.
Performing in Nelson and Blenheim, with a pop-up appearance in Kaikoura, be sure not to miss this vibrant, energetic, and uplifting performance.
Carnival Made In Bahia with special guest SamaXe
Friday 16th April 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
It will be a night of dance through the spicy, tropical sounds of Brazil. Expect happy music, dancing and expect the best of Brazilian vibes!
MIB will take you to the music world of Axé, samba- Raggae, pagodão, and Afro Brazilian music with a mix of the Rock guitar, & the introduction of the “GUITAR FROM BAHIA “for the first time played in New Zealand. Don’t miss out!
An expedition! The 'Hunt for HELP!'
Friday 16th April-Saturday 1st May 2021, in Community Events
Fairytale Fraud stories are delighted to be launching their newest title, 'Recipe for Disaster' by sending your kids around Nelson CBD on a Hunt for HELP!
Starting at Crackerjack Toys (219 Trafalgar St), grab your entry form and have a fun family outing around Nelson CBD, spotting clues, solving riddles, and learning all about asking for help when you need it!
Deliver your completed entry back to Crackerjack Toys and you could WIN free Fairytale Fraud titles!
This event can be done at your leisure, but pop into Crackerjack Toys on Sat 24th April between 11am-12pm and meet Author Katie Pye for book signings and Fairytale Fraud readings!
#justask
An expedition! The 'Hunt for HELP!' is on these dates:
- 16th April 2021
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
- 19th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 26th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
- 1st May 2021
KINDRED LEVEL 1 YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Friday 16th April-Sunday 2nd May 2021, in Wellness, Eco & Recreation
DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE AND INSPIRE OTHERS
This 17-day Yoga Alliance International Certified and Accredited programme covers the ‘Eight Limbs of Yoga’ and includes:
Participation in two Kindred yoga classes most days (with each student gradually progressing to being the teacher of the class)
A theory session each morning (when the brain is at its best)
A practical session, where you will learn how to teach each of the fundamental asanas or postures, each afternoon (when the body is warm and most flexible)
Daily meditation and Pranayama
A series of workshops such as self esteem and public speaking, anatomy and physiology, Yoga Philosophy and History, sequencing and more.
CURRICULUM
The course will cover:
Foundation yoga asanas (postures)
Sequencing a great class
What gets in the way of self esteem
Meditation and Pranayama
Anatomy for yoga, including skeletal variation and fascia
Adjustments
Yoga history and philosophy
Voice projection
There are no pre-requisites but it desirable that you already have a regular yoga practice or similar. Participants from all over New Zealand are invited
KINDRED LEVEL 1 YOGA TEACHER TRAINING is on these dates:
- 16th April 2021
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
- 19th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 26th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
- 1st May 2021
- 2nd May 2021
Victorian Murder Mystery
Saturday 17th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
The Melrose Society host a Victorian Murder Mystery at Melrose House. You are invited to play the detective, or maybe participate in the plot, while you enjoy a Victorian 3 course meal and beverages.
Guests are asked to dress as Victorians, although not compulsory. The evening is a tribute to Col Noel Percy and Eileen Adams who donated Melrose House and Garden to the citizens of Nelson, and who, themselves, enjoyed performing in dramatic productions.
The actual Murder Mystery is written and produced by Nelson Repertory.
*Booking Required*
Stokes Roil Family
Saturday 17th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
The Roil Family arrived on The Bolton in March, 1842, and settled in Stoke initially, then spent 10years in the Aorere Valley, and returned to settle in Stoke for the next 100 years.
Learn where they settled and their achievements through oral and print records through power point and painted art works.
St Barnabas Churchyard Cemetery Tour
Saturday 17th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
We will visit about 15 graves with headstones of Stokes earliest settlers and give a outline of their lives and where they came from and how they managed in a land which was unformed with few roads and few bridges.
We plan to enter the church and have the church administrator tell us about the church and the gifts the early settlers gave to the church, including the land, buildings etc.
*Booking Required*
A Look at Archery in the 100 Year War
Saturday 17th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture, Sports
A fun hour and a half with a mix of learning how to shoot bow and arrow and a few short stories from the battle field of Agincourt and other archery adventures and events.
*Booking Required*
Richmond Library: Other Ways To Manage Anxiety
Saturday 17th April 2021, in Community Events, Wellness, Eco & Recreation
Many of us know that meditation and yoga can help with anxiety. But what if that is not enough? Are there other ways of managing anxiety? In this intimate talk, Julia Panfylova will share her personal experience of managing long-term anxiety and how she uses exposure therapy, physical exercise, self-hypnosis and ASMR videos to live a better life.
Julia has been living with anxiety since childhood. Not able to get proper help in her early life, she developed many issues that resulted in low self-esteem and nightmares. When she moved from Ukraine to New Zealand, she decided to take control of her anxiety and discovered many amazing tools that helped her. Now, Julia is a certified hypnotherapist and ASMRtist with over 30,000 subscribers on YouTube. Her hypnotic voice has been helping thousands of people around the world to feel calmer, more relaxed and comfortable.
This talk is free and everyone is welcome.
Pretzel Workshop For Kids
Saturday 17th April 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture
Twisted bread - it's Pretzel time! European staple coming up.
In this session especially aimed at children 7 years and older, kids will work in pairs to create enough yummy baking for everyone to have afternoon tea together. Making Pretzels is fun, hands on, creative and very... satisfying.
This workshop is proudly sponsored by the Riverside Community Trust. Please contact Tanja (education@riverside.org.nz) to discuss sponsorship options if you are struggling to meet the workshop fee.
For more info: https://www.riverside.org.nz/event-details/pretzel-workshop-for-kids
Carnivorous Plant Society
Saturday 17th April 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
Carnivorous Plant Society are back! Allow New Zealand’s favourite psychedelic jazz band to take you on a journey from the streets of Mexico City to the mountains of Asia then straight to the depths of hell!
Loop the Lake
Saturday 17th April 2021, in Sports
Nelson Events began looping the lake back in 1996. Now it’s your turn to discover (or rediscover) one of our jewels as you run around New Zealand’s best alpine lakeland circuit.
The course is an anticlockwise circuit of Lake Rotoiti commencing from the Lake Rotoiti waterfront. Approximately 25km.
Takaka Library: Space Scavenger Hunt
Saturday 17th April-Sunday 2nd May 2021, in Community Events
Discover the exciting world of space at your library these school holidays.
Visit Richmond, Motueka, Takaka or Murchson Library to go on an Inter-Galactic journey.
First, collect your entry form. Then, find the ten space clues, complete the challenge and enter the Lucky Prize Draw.
For 5 – 12 year olds. One entry per child. Read, explore, and discover when you visit your library these holidays.
Free.
Takaka Library: Space Scavenger Hunt is on these dates:
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
- 19th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 26th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
- 1st May 2021
- 2nd May 2021
Murchison Library: Space Scavenger Hunt
Saturday 17th April-Sunday 2nd May 2021, in Community Events
Discover the exciting world of space at your library these school holidays.
Visit Richmond, Motueka, Takaka or Murchson Library to go on an Inter-Galactic journey.
First, collect your entry form. Then, find the ten space clues, complete the challenge and enter the Lucky Prize Draw.
For 5 – 12 year olds. One entry per child. Read, explore, and discover when you visit your library these holidays.
Free.
Murchison Library: Space Scavenger Hunt is on these dates:
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
- 19th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 26th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
- 1st May 2021
- 2nd May 2021
Richmond Library: Space Scavenger Hunt
Saturday 17th April-Sunday 2nd May 2021, in Community Events
Discover the exciting world of space at your library these school holidays.
Visit Richmond, Motueka, Takaka or Murchson Library to go on an Inter-Galactic journey.
First, collect your entry form. Then, find the ten space clues, complete the challenge and enter the Lucky Prize Draw.
For 5 – 12 year olds. One entry per child. Read, explore, and discover when you visit your library these holidays.
Free.
Richmond Library: Space Scavenger Hunt is on these dates:
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
- 19th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 26th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
- 1st May 2021
- 2nd May 2021
Motueka Library: Space Scavenger Hunt
Saturday 17th April-Sunday 2nd May 2021, in Community Events
Discover the exciting world of space at your library these school holidays.
Visit Richmond, Motueka, Takaka or Murchson Library to go on an Inter-Galactic journey.
First, collect your entry form. Then, find the ten space clues, complete the challenge and enter the Lucky Prize Draw.
For 5 – 12 year olds. One entry per child. Read, explore, and discover when you visit your library these holidays.
Free.
Motueka Library: Space Scavenger Hunt is on these dates:
- 17th April 2021
- 18th April 2021
- 19th April 2021
- 20th April 2021
- 21st April 2021
- 22nd April 2021
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 26th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
- 1st May 2021
- 2nd May 2021
Founders Heritage Fair & Artisan Open Day
Sunday 18th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture, Music & Performing Arts
Head to Founders for a day full of family fun at Founders Heritage Fair on Sunday 18 April, 11am – 3.00pm. There is something for everyone with vintage fairground games and circus performances. Join the inquest into former Nelson mayor William Snodgrass to find out about his mysterious disappearance in 1939. Meet the talented artisans who work at Founders.
Higgins Heritage Park
Sunday 18th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Action & displays of heritage vehicles & machinery. A model demonstration of steam-power workings, rides in a vintage school bus, bush rail jigger, honey barrel train also G & HO model railways operating, displays of Rover & Jowett marque vehicles, small engines & tractors. An ideal place for a picnic along with enjoying an appreciation of yesteryear transport, forestry, farming machinery, equipment & rural life.
Friends of the Library Talk - Heritage of Nelson's Pottery: A Collector and a Potter in Conversation
Sunday 18th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
John Hewson, a local collector with a significant collection of locally produced pottery, in conversation with local potter/ architect Christopher Vine. This will be a lively conversation, illustrated with some items from John's collection.
Philippine Cultural Celebration
Sunday 18th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
This event will celebrate the rich culture of the Philippines. Hosted by the Nelson/Tasman Filipino Community Inc, the event will be a display of singing and dancing cultural performances, traditional costumes and food. The event aims to share with Nelson some joy, hope and happiness from the Filipino community and support all of those that miss their homelands and family back in the Philippines. The event will also allow Nelson Filipino elders to meet and connect with the community as a whole. A celebration would not be complete without food so the Filipino Community will be sharing their favourite and most popular dish from the Philippines which will be available for purchase during the event.
Pixie Town Workshop 2- Photography Workshop
Sunday 18th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts
A celebration of the life and work of F.N. Jones, of Coney Park, Pixie Town and Photography
Community Art Works (CAW) sits on or near the site of the original Coney Park, an Amusement Park with a miniature train and merry-go-rounds created by Jones and his wife which opened in 1921. CAW therefore provides the ideal focus point for a project that celebrates the life and works of F.N Jones.
This second workshop will focus on photography including the creation of pinhole cameras and cyanotype prints. Creations will be added to the ""Pixie Town"" installation that will be displayed in the main window at CAW."
*Booking Required*
Higgins Heritage Park - Heritage Month Open Day
Sunday 18th April 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture
A Family Friendly Day Out - A great place to go and spend the day.
Action & displays of heritage vehicles & machinery. A model demonstration of steam-power workings, rides in a vintage school bus, bush rail jigger, honey barrel train also G & HO model railways operating, displays of Rover & Jowett marque vehicles, small engines & tractors. An ideal place for a picnic along with enjoying an appreciation of yesteryear transport, forestry, farming machinery, equipment & rural life.
Working museums of heritage and living history activities of our forefathers:
- 2 model railways
-Bush railway jigger rides around the park perimeter
-Vintage small engines, machinery & tractors
-The Rural Life Museum
-Historic Transport Museum vintage trucks & associated vehicles
-Pigeon Valley Steam Machinery Museum of steam engines & steam machinery
-Rover Car Club with its headquarters in an old garage with vintage petrol pumps.
-Army Group Centre living history displays & equipment
-The Ray Win Collection of Jowett vehicles
-The Harry Holmwood Memorial Museum
-A Working sawmill, Vintage Chainsaw & early logging collection & the Golden Downs Forestry Hut
Richmond Library: Night Sky Storytime
Monday 19th April 2021, in Community Events, Conservation & Environment
Be amazed by our astounding local night sky with special guest Ralph Bradley of Wai-iti Dark Sky Park, who will share his enthusiasm for our local night sky.
Followed by starry stories and craft.
All ages are welcome.
Free.
Family Search - Hidden gems
Tuesday 20th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Family Search is an important tool for family history research. This presentation will provide an overview of the resource and will benefit both those who are new to using FamilySearch as well as this who have been using the website and ready for some more direction.
The presentation will be made by Mike Higgins - New Zealand and Pacific Area Manager for Family Search.
Exhibition floor-talk, Nelson Hills: The Group in Nelson
Tuesday 20th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Learn about some of the ArtWalk images and artists, such as Rita Angus, Leo Bensemann and Toss Woollaston, who will be featuring in the exhibition Nelson Hills. Exhibition dates: 27 February - 13 June 2021.
Motueka Library: Techy Time
Tuesday 20th April 2021, in Community Events
Young tech-lovers are welcome to drop in to Techy Time to learn through play with our Bots, 3Doodler pens, LEGO and more!
This session is designed for young people who enjoy getting hands-on with technology and construction! We have Ozobots, Bluebots, 3Doodler pens, LEGO and Makedo available. We can make forts, design Bot-maps, make sunglasses from scratch and learn about basic coding!
Children aged 7+ will get the most from these resources. Parents/whānau are welcome to join in the fun!
This event will only take place during Level One. Please check our website for any changes.
www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz
Tumbling Tuesdays
Tuesday 20th April 2021, in Community Events
Free School Holiday Fun at Sundial Square.
Bouncy Slide, Lawn Games, Giant Colouring, and more all for FREE.
Plus....Shop Local in the Richmond CBD on the day, and get a free pass to the Harness Trampoline, simply show us your receipt.
Love Richmond, Love Local, Love Holidays
Richmond Library: All Ages Craft Space
Tuesday 20th April 2021, in Community Events, Visual Arts & Crafts
Come along to our drop-in All Ages Craft session.
Try some art and craft ideas and most of all have some fun.
We’ll have a range of craft and art experiences available for people of every skill level and every age.
Using resources from our craft stash, we’ll give you an opportunity to be creative!
Free.
Richmond Library: Author Talk – Katherine Palmer Gordon
Tuesday 20th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Kiwi-Canadian Katherine Palmer Gordon is an award-winning magazine writer and author of literary non-fiction, including biography, history, and portraits of Indigenous individuals, communities and the impacts of colonization in Canada. Her last book, We Are Born With the Songs Inside Us, features young First Nations men and women talking about their lives in British Columbia.
Currently residing in Motueka, Katherine is at work on her eighth book, This Place is Who We Are, on the interconnection of place, people and wellbeing, told through the voices of a wide range of Indigenous individuals living and working in the Great Bear Rainforest and Xaayda Gwaay in northern BC, Canada.
Join Katherine for a discussion about her work, and writing stories like these.
Katherine’s talk will be followed by a meeting of the Richmond Writing Group. Both events are free and everyone is welcome.
These events will only take place if we are at Level 1.
Ink and Bricks
Tuesday 20th April 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Retreats
A 1.5 hour workshop for creative imaginations that mixes the old with the new! Participants will use Lego tiles to build their own unique relief image. This will then be printed using our oldest heritage press in the printery - the 1860 Albion Press. Explore the process of print, get inky fingers and meet other artistic minds in this hands on workshop.
Bring your creative energy, closed toe shoes and wear old clothes. Long hair should be tied back and jewellery removed.
The New Zealand String Quartet - Four Suits and a Soprano
Tuesday 20th April 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
New Zealand’s most accomplished performers, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa protégé Ipu Laga’aia, tenor Chris McRae, musical theatre stars Sophie Morris and Rutene Spooner, and music legend Laughton Kora join forces with The New Zealand String Quartet to today announce a nationwide tour of THE NEW ZEALAND STRING QUARTET, FOUR SUITS AND A SOPRANO in April and May 2021.
The concert tour, including 16 performances, will be a night of operatic classics from Nessun Dorma through to pop classics. So whether you’re a fan of the classics or a lover of pop’s high notes, there’s something for everyone in this night of magic.
Tupaia: Voyage to Aotearoa - Local Connections
Wednesday 21st April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
An interactive session about Tupaia, Tahitian high-priest and revered navigator from Ra'iātea and a highly significant figure in the history of Aotearoa NZ, and his relationship with local manawhenua iwi. Includes visit to the Tupaia exhibition at the Nelson Provincial Museum.
*Booking Required*
Motueka Library: Law for Lunch – Residential Tenancies
Wednesday 21st April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Get some law with your lunch!
Kaye Lawrence of Nelson Bays Community Law will introduce the Residential Tenancies Act in this informative lunchtime session.
If you are a landlord or a residential tenant, this talk is essential.
Free. All Welcome.
Bowman House Tour
Wednesday 21st April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
This is a rare opportunity to look through one of Nelson’s early Modern Movement houses, Bowman House. Built in 1952, it was designed by local architect Alex Bowman as his family home. Alex’s son Ian, also an architect, will be there to talk about the building’s architecture, and growing up and living in Bowman House.
Retro Crafts - Hand Sew Your Own Pin Cushion
Wednesday 21st April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts
An event aimed at children. Hand sew your own pin cushion. All materials provided.
*Booking Required*
Nelson Farmers Market- The Italian Connection
Wednesday 21st April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Come along and meet the Italian community at the Nelson Farmers Market who are continuing the proud tradition of producing and growing authentic Italian cuisine. There will be two food demonstrations during the day showing how to use some of their fabulous products.
Inscriptions From Time: A Historical Mystery
Wednesday 21st April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
An event inspired by personal inscriptions written into books. Join a group of high school students as they interpret and imagine what could have been meant by the scribbles in the front of a collection of old books. Who wrote that message, what did it mean?
*Booking Required*
Boot Scootin' Bingo
Wednesday 21st April 2021, in Community Events
Get down, turn around, go to town and come on down to The Boathouse for some boot scootin' Bingo! Wednesday 21st April, doors will open at 5.30pm, Bingo will start at 7pm. This will be the second of our fundraising events and we want to see you all there - in your Country Western wear! There will be loads of raffle prizes, our kitchen and bar will be open and best of all - plenty of Bingo! Tickets are $20 at Eventbrite.
Richmond Library: Youth Market Workshop
Wednesday 21st April 2021, in Community Events, Markets, Shows & Fairs
Do you love to make, bake or create?
Calling all young artists, craftspeople and bakers - turn your talents into income at this fun workshop.
You'll learn how to organise and run your own market stall so you can sell the things you make.
For 9-15 year olds. Free.
Ki-o-rahi Game
Wednesday 21st April 2021, in Education, Heritage & Culture
Introduced and conducted by Tania Corbett, Kī-o-rahi is a traditional Māori team sport based on the legend of a courageous chief named Rahi, who whilst out on a rescue mission encountered many challenges to overcome. Re-enact elements of the legend through game play.
This workshop is proudly sponsored by the Riverside Community Trust. Please contact Tanja (education@riverside.org.nz) to discuss sponsorship options if you are struggling to meet the workshop fee.
For more information: https://www.riverside.org.nz/event-details/ki-o-rahi-game
Kidpower - People Safety Workshop
Wednesday 21st April 2021, in Youth
A fun way to learn people safety skills, build self-esteem and self-confidence through practice.
Skills include:
Awareness – Boundary setting – Creating safety plans
Kidpower uses success based learning tools and focuses on what kids can do in situations they find tricky.
Textile Kids: Make a Yarn Friendship Bracelet
Thursday 22nd April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts
Come join our popular children’s textile workshops teaching traditional crafts and sewing to children. Make a yarn Friendship bracelet using 7 threads and learn the cobra knot to make a key ring toggle. Ages 5 - 12 years, with a parent or caregiver.
Motueka Library : Earth Day Take & Make Kit
Thursday 22nd April 2021, in Community Events, Conservation & Environment
The theme for Earth Day this year is Restore Our Earth.
We are celebrating Earth Day 2021 with a Take & Make Seedling kit.
We are acknowledging how we can be sustainable and grow our own produce.
Your kit will contain an Easi Grow seedling pot, a peat pellet, some seeds and a plant label.
Collect your Earth Day Take & Make kit from Motueka Library on Thursday 22nd April and discover incredible books about planet Earth.
Free.
Motueka Library: Inter-Stellar Galactic Space Storytime
Thursday 22nd April 2021, in Community Events, Visual Arts & Crafts
Come and join us for some fantastic stories from outer space! Then get creative and make something excitingly spacey to take home.
Our Inter-Stellar Galactic Storytime is suitable for 4–9-year-olds. Pre-schoolers, please bring an adult.
This event will only take place during Level One. Please check our website for any changes.
www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz
Nelson City Centre ArtWalk Blessing & Launch
Friday 23rd April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Join organisers, artists, their families and descendants, iwi, property owners and supporters in the blessing of this new outdoor exhibition. Followed by a breakfast hosted by Make/Shift Spaces and The Suter Art Gallery Te o Whakatū in the Suter Foyer.
Heritage Online - Discover some tools
Friday 23rd April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Learn how to find and use some of the many heritage resources available online - for local and family history, general research and more. The session will cover both library and free resources
Jukejoint
Friday 23rd April 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
A four-piece band formed in 2020 based in the Nelson region fast becoming popular for their on British R&B, blues with a dash of Americana! Their set includes classic East Coast blues from The Blues Band, Paul Butterflied, The Nighthawks to name just a few. They like to surprise with their own take on songs that you haven’t heard for years! Fast getting a following of loyal “jookers” who love to dance. You will not be disappointed.
Motueka Library: Autumn Booksale
Friday 23rd April-Friday 7th May 2021, in Community Events
Fossick about on our Motueka Library Sale table and nab a literary bargain.
There’s something for everyone, children and adults at super cheap prices.
Don’t delay, grab a used Library book today.
Motueka Library: Autumn Booksale is on these dates:
- 23rd April 2021
- 24th April 2021
- 25th April 2021
- 26th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
- 1st May 2021
- 2nd May 2021
- 3rd May 2021
- 4th May 2021
- 5th May 2021
- 6th May 2021
- 7th May 2021
Casual Conversations
Saturday 24th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
"Every single person on the planet has a story. Take some time to listen before stereotyping people. The truth might surprise you."
Casual Conversations is a unique storytelling format where you can “book” a person for them to share their story with you on a one-to-one basis.
Hosted by Cultural Conversations at 222 Hardy Street, the idea is inspired by the Human library and Living library concepts.
“In all corners of the globe, storytelling is a longstanding tradition with significance that’s lost on no one. It’s vital to preserving culture. It speaks of moments of pride. It speaks of moments of injustice. It offers an opportunity to learn. Most importantly, it inspires us to create change for the future.”
– Craig Kielburger and Marc Kielburger
Book a conversation today!
Social Unrest: Nelson Riot in 1843
Saturday 24th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
A talk on what has been dismissed as 'social unrest' in the early settlement of Nelson. Was it in fact really workers standing up for their rights after promises made before departing England were not kept. Were shortages of food, decent housing and paid work the real issue? How did the workers experience of similar injustices in England agitate change to remedy their situation. Find what they did, and perhaps there is a legacy here today.
The Wairau Affray: An Open Rehersal
Saturday 24th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture, Music & Performing Arts
An open rehearsal of the full play, to be performed in early July this year. See the director Giles Burton, and cast, run through selected scenes and talk about the play with the writer, Justin Eade, and selected guests.
(Note - this is not a full performance, but selected scenes only, early on in the rehearsal process).
*Booking Required*
Motueka Library: Sensory Space for Adults and Caregivers
Saturday 24th April 2021, in Community Events, Wellness, Eco & Recreation
A Sensory Space: a programming space for the special needs community.
Come along for a calming hour of sensory time in a quiet library environment.
Stations will be set up with activities that stimulate the senses of touch, sight, hearing and hand eye coordination.
Activities will include modelling clay, squishy balls, kinetic sand, feathers, 3D jigsaw puzzles, colouring in, beads to thread, water colour paints, snow globes, art & craft, an I SPY board and various games.
Adults must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Enquiries are welcome.
Bookings are essential as space is limited to 10 adults and their caregivers.
Free.
Couch Stories
Saturday 24th April 2021, in Community Events
Come along for an opportunity to hear "Tales of a Pandemic" stories that reveal our individual Covid-19 experiences plus you can expect to hear a few stories that take us back to a pre-pandemic time and place.
Stories are just 5 minutes in length and our storytellers are: Heather Lindsay, Sophie Weenink, Aaron Stallard, Stephen Lee, Matthew and Ruth Benge, Adrian Curtis, Ros Pochin, Jacquetta Bell, Dan Callahan and Galen King. Couch Stories is hosted by Jo Ann Firestone and John Pinel.
Historically, Couch Stories sells out early. Be sure to book in advance.
This is a benefit for Save the Maitai.
"Lest We Forget" Light Projections
Saturday 24th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
A light project in connection with ANZAC Day commemorations.
On the eve of ANZAC Day, the palms will be lit up representing the Red Poppy. Projections relating to our history will play on surfaces inside the park.
This is an opportunity to gather in ANZAC Park in the dark of the evening of 24 April to remember that which is important to each of us. Perhaps memories of a relative whose body was left in other soil. Perhaps thoughts of those affected by past or current conflict in their homelands. Perhaps consideration of a daughter or son or friend who served in a recent conflict. Perhaps in recognition of those who followed the path of peace. Perhaps a broad acknowledgement of everyone who has been affected by the progression of War and the search for Peace through history.
ANZAC day
Sunday 25th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
“POPPY DAY” 2021 - Friday 16th April.
Takaka – Poppies available outside Fresh Choice and Take Note.
Collingwood - On the Spot
ANZAC DAY - TAKAKA
6.00am – Dawn Service at the Memorial Park, Commercial St.
9.00am – Civic Service at the Memorial Park, preceded by a Street March departing BP garage at 8.50am. Schools, Service and Community groups are invited to march and place wreaths.
ANZAC DAY - COLLINGWOOD
6.00am – Dawn Service at the Cenotaph, preceded by a short Street March
11.30am – Civic Service at the Memorial Hall
WW1 research and the Wall of Remembrance
Sunday 25th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Did your family serve in World War One? Is their name on the Wall of Remembrance? Come along and find out how to locate more information about your early relatives.
ANZAC Dawn Service
Sunday 25th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
We will remember them. Assemble 5.30am at Millers Acre for the march to Anzac Park. Following the Service the parade will march back to Millers Acre to disperse.
ANZAC Commemoration
Sunday 25th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Commemoration for ANZAC at the war memorial led by Nelson Cathedral.
Stoke Civic ANZAC Service
Sunday 25th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
We will remember them. 10.45am - assemble at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints car park. 10.50am - march to Nayland College Assembly Hall. Service begins at 11am, wreaths will be laid at the College then taken to Stoke Memorial Gates. Following the service, all are invited to Nelson RSA at Greenmeadows for light refreshments and friendship.
ANZAC Concert 2021
Sunday 25th April 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
The Nelson Male Voice Choir welcome you to a concert to honour ANZAC day.
The Choir will perform this concert under the baton of renowned conductor, Nigel Weeks QSM on Anzac Day, Sunday, 25th April.
Our concerts, on this day, are always well attended, being New Zealand's most united national day, which evokes patriotism and emotion.
The brilliant young pianist, Louis Lucas-Perry will support the Choir.
If you want to be part of Anzac Day commemorations, come along to the iconic Nelson Cathedral and be moved and entertained by Nelson's traditional male voice choir.
The Pixie Town Arcade Celebration
Monday 26th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
A celebration of the life and work of F.N. Jones, of Coney Park, Pixie Town and Photography wraps up with this celebratory event. The Pixie Town Arcade Celebration will host a series of fun, interactive games and activities.
Little Women
Monday 26th April-Saturday 1st May 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
Join Nelson Youth Theatre as this timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. Produced on Broadway, Little Women – The Broadway Musical has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage.
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.
Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope – the sounds of a young America finding its voice.
Little Women is on these dates:
- 26th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
- 1st May 2021
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR
Monday 26th April-Saturday 1st May 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
Join Nelson Youth Theatre on a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car, based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is one unforgettable blockbuster that audiences will find “Truly Scrumptious”.
An eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. The family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and batty Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.
Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is a high-flying fun-filled adventure for all!
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR is on these dates:
- 26th April 2021
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
- 1st May 2021
Tupaia: Voyage to Aotearoa - Meet the Illustrator
Tuesday 27th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Meet local artist Mat Tait who created the beautiful illustrations featured in the current Tupaia exhibition at the Nelson Museum and learn about his approach to the Kaupapa and his creative process in this interactive session. Includes entry to the Museum exhibition.
*Booking Required*
Pūrākau - Legends of Te Tau Ihu: Stories, Crafts, Waiata
Tuesday 27th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
An event for all the family. An exciting hour of Māori stories and legends of Whakatū/Nelson by our fabulous storyteller, Te Ata.
Pop-Up Library - Bloom Cafe
Tuesday 27th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Visit Tasman District Libraries’ new Pop-Up Library!
The Pop-Up Library visits events and places around the Tasman District. From the Pop-Up Library you can sign up and renew memberships, borrow books from the stand, learn about the library e-Resources, events and activities taking place and all the other wonderful free services our libraries have to offer.
Keep an eye out for the Pop-Up Library at Bloom Cafe in Motueka from 10.00am to 2.30pm on Tuesday 27 April.
It’s free and everyone is welcome to come and check it out.
Note: The Pop-Up Library is only out and about while we are at Level 1.
Tumbling Tuesdays
Tuesday 27th April 2021, in Community Events
Free School Holiday Fun at Sundial Square.
Bouncy Slide, Lawn Games, Giant Colouring, and more all for FREE.
Plus....Shop Local in the Richmond CBD on the day, and get a free pass to the Harness Trampoline, simply show us your receipt.
Love Richmond, Love Local, Love Holidays
Motueka Library: Inter-Stellar Galactic MakerSpace
Tuesday 27th April 2021, in Community Events, Visual Arts & Crafts
Drop in to our all ages, Inter-Stellar Galactic Makerspace. Use your skills to build, create and craft some amazing things to take home.
All ages are welcome. Materials provided - just bring your imagination!
Allow at least 45 minutes to make your art.
This event will only take place during Level One. Please check our website for any changes.
Free.
Richmond Library: Mitre10 Makerspace
Tuesday 27th April 2021, in Community Events, Visual Arts & Crafts
If your children enjoy making a racket in the library, then this is the event for you! Murray from Mitre 10 MEGA in Nelson will be here to run a fun building session designed especially for young people aged 7–12.
There are ten spaces in each session and bookings are required. Contact Richmond Library to book your spot in either session.
All materials are provided. We ask that parents remain to help their children.
Free.
Richmond Library: Movie Night – A Farewell To Arms
Tuesday 27th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Join us for a classic black and white film at Richmond Library.
In this classic adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's novel, Frederic Henry (Gary Cooper), an American driving ambulances for the Italian Army during World War I, falls for British Red Cross nurse Catherine Barkley (Helen Hayes), to the displeasure of jealous commanding officer Major Rinaldi (Adolphe Menjou), who transfers Catherine to a different hospital out of spite.
After Frederic is injured on the battlefield, he is evacuated to Catherine's new hospital in Milan, and the star-crossed lovers begin their romance anew.
Winner of Best Cinematography and nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Named one of the Top Ten Films of 1932 by the National Board of Review, USA.
"Cooper was never more handsome, and the chemistry between him and Hayes glows from the screen." - Philip Kemp, Total Film
To book your spot, contact Richmond Library, phone 03 543 8500, or email library@tasman.govt.nz.
This event will only take place if we are at Level 1.
Motueka Library: Autumn Aussie Surprise Reads
Tuesday 27th April-Friday 14th May 2021, in Community Events
Choose an Autumn Aussie Surprise Read and find your slice of Australia with one of these awesome books.
Be transported on journeys this Autumn with a selection of fiction and non-fiction books set in Australia or written by an Australian author.
Books are wrapped and issued to your library card. Return your Surprise Reads and try more.
Motueka Library: Autumn Aussie Surprise Reads is on these dates:
- 27th April 2021
- 28th April 2021
- 29th April 2021
- 30th April 2021
- 1st May 2021
- 2nd May 2021
- 3rd May 2021
- 4th May 2021
- 5th May 2021
- 6th May 2021
- 7th May 2021
- 8th May 2021
- 9th May 2021
- 10th May 2021
- 11th May 2021
- 12th May 2021
- 13th May 2021
- 14th May 2021
Heritage Cooking Demonstrations
Wednesday 28th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Come along and watch a heritage cooking demonstration by Miles Drewery, artisan producer of The Sausage Press Deli Co. He will show you how to create fabulous dishes using Nelson Farmers Market heritage ingredients.
There will be two food demonstrations during the day.
Motueka Library: Teen Takeover
Wednesday 28th April 2021, in Community Events, Youth
Earth to teens!
Come along to Motueka Library’s Teen Takeover for a space-themed quiz, constellation crafting and a UFO snack challenge.
It’s totally free and will be lots of fun. You might even find an out-of-this-world book to borrow!
This event is for teens 12 and over. Please call 03 528 1047 or pop in to Motueka Library to book your spot.
This event will only take place during Level One. Please check our website for any changes.
www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz
Richmond Library: Teen Takeover
Wednesday 28th April 2021, in Community Events, Youth
Earth to teens! Come along to Richmond Library’s Teen Takeover for a space-themed quiz, constellation crafting and a UFO snack challenge. It’s totally free and will be lots of fun. You might even find an out-of-this-world book to borrow!
This event is for teens 12 and over. Please call 03 543 8500 or pop in to Richmond Library to book your spot.
Free.
Your Today is Tomorrow's history - Writing Workshop with Ro Cambridge
Thursday 29th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Local writer Ro Cambridge is running a story telling workshop to explore local histories with a special emphasis on the Poorman Valley Stream.
*Booking Required*
Textile Kids: Stitch a Sampler
Thursday 29th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts
Come join our popular children’s textile workshops teaching traditional crafts and sewing to children. Make your own sampler and learn a range of embroidery stitches. Ages 5 - 12 years, with a parent or caregiver.
*Booking Required*
Motueka Library: Inter-Stellar Galactic Space Storytime
Thursday 29th April 2021, in Community Events
Come and join us for some fantastic stories from outer space! Then get creative and make something excitingly spacey to take home.
Our Inter-Stellar Galactic Storytime is suitable for 4–9-year-olds. Pre-schoolers, please bring an adult.
This event will only take place during Level One. Please check our website for any changes.
www.tasmanlibraries.govt.nz
Richmond Library: Techy Time
Thursday 29th April 2021, in Community Events
Techy Time is a great opportunity to learn through play with the library’s technology resources.
There are Blue-bots to learn about instruction sequencing, Ozobots that read colour codes, 3Doodler pens for creative mini artworks, Little Bits electronic kits and good old LEGO.
Free.
Retro video games - Nintendo, Pacman and more
Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Do you remember the sounds of Pacman? Or Super Mario? Discover or revisit some classic games. All software and hardware provided
*Booking Required*
Family History Friday
Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Just starting your family tree or having trouble finding your ancestors? Want to know more about how to use Ancestry.com, or what other family or local history resources are available? Drop by the Richmond Library Research Room and specialist library staff will be available to help you on your research journey.
*Booking Required*
Motueka Library: John Crick - Yarn Spinner
Friday 30th April 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
John will be presenting Aussie Bush Yarns and songs inspired by his travels in Aboriginal territories.
His tall stories will be set in a haunting ghost town and will honour Aboriginal history.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and listen to these mesmerizing tales with delightful humour thrown in the mix.
Storytelling at its best and history passed on through songs and verse with our own local bard.
Free. All welcome.
Harmony Hunters
Friday 30th April 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
The Harmony Hunters are a 5 piece band of talented young musicians from Nelson & Tapawera featuring Zac Griffith, Maddison Connor, William Connor, Luke Connor & Laura Lowe. After winning the Open Band Section at the NZ Gore Gold Guitar Awards in 2019, The Harmony Hunters have continued to share their love of music through performing as a band. This live performance will be sure not to disappoint with a wide variety of new material and a growing repertoire of genres. So come along to The Boathouse on the 30th of April at 8pm and be a part of The Harmony Hunters' debut into the Nelson music scene.
Tea Dance
Saturday 1st May 2021, in Community Events, Music & Performing Arts, Wellness, Eco & Recreation
Welcome to May(s) the fourth Modern Jive Tea Dance at St Joseph's Hall, Manuka St.
Enjoy a relaxing evening of dancing.
We will put on Tea and Coffee and would love you to bring a plate for a rolling supper.
As its so hot, bring a water bottle, a hand towel or fan and for those who get on a bright glow, maybe a change of shirt.
Tea dances are held on a monthly basis in Nelson for the local dance community.
Modern Jive is danced to a wide range of music, and we will be playing songs from different eras and genres, so dancers sometimes break out into other dance forms such as tango, salsa, rock n roll, bachata etc. Modern Jive adapts to most dance forms.
All dancers welcome.
Richmond Library: Worldbuilding for Storytellers
Saturday 1st May 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Do you love fantasy, speculative fiction or sci-fi? Are you into Dungeons and Dragons? Perhaps you are an aspiring game designer, interested in the creation of imaginary worlds.
Join local writer Robyn Prokop in this exploration of the art of worldbuilding. Robyn will be sharing her own process as an award-winning fantasy author, and discussing the interaction between story worlds, narrative and character.
The session will include hands-on activities and an opportunity to share ideas with other creative worldbuilders.
This workshop is open to teens and adults. 20 spaces available.
It's free but bookings are essential. Book your spot at Richmond Library or by calling 03 543 8500.
NBS Dancing for a Cause
Saturday 1st May 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
Update: This postponed event is back on in 2021!
Nelson Dancing for a Cause is a Charitable Trust Board with it’s Trustees volunteering their time and working tirelessly with many other individuals and organisations in the Nelson/Tasman regions.
Their aim is to put on a spectacular show every two years and most importantly, to raise needed funds for amazing local charities and organisations. We are supporting the Nelson Tasman Hospice in 2021.
Dancing for a Cause held its first event in May 2018 to a sold-out crowd at Nelson’s Trafalgar Centre, raising $111,000 for Nelson Tasman Hospice.
Our 2021 event sees another eight local personalities partnered each with a trained ballroom dancer. They will perform a ballroom dance in front of a panel of judges in order to be declared the Nelson Dancing for a Cause winner!
Roz Pochin, a Nelson breast surgeon, with partner Anthony Hewson, took to the stage donned in a sparkling dress, performed the samba and became the first to win the title of Nelson Dancing for a Cause champion.
Who will become the next Champion?
Celebration Series: Catrin Johnsson & Rachel Fuller
Saturday 1st May 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
As part of NCMA's Celebration Series, we welcome mezzo soprano Catrin Johnsson, with Rachel Fuller.
Catrin Johnsson ARAM, Mezzo-soprano, is originally from Sweden and trained at the Royal College of Music, Stockholm and at the Royal Academy of Music, London. Awards include the prestigious Christina Nilsson Award.
Rachel Fuller ARAM, studied piano in Christchurch with Rosemary Miller Stott and then with Dierdre Irons at the University of Canterbury. She went on to gain her Masters in Piano Accompaniment from the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Willow Bank Heritage Village Open Day
Sunday 2nd May 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Come and visit our Edwardian Style Heritage Village and living museum. There are 20+ Shops to explore. Food and Eftpos available.
Also Barter and Sell carboot sale.
Keep up to date on our facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/willowbankheritagevillage
We have amongst these shops a Dress shop ( you can dress up and wear the clothes around the village)
A Circulating Library - a selection of vintage books and reading nooks
A Photography Studio - Check out our handpainted backdrop - a copy from a vintage original. Plus an amazing collection of photos.
A Doll museum. A stunning collection of antique dolls.
Electrical Shop, Dentist, Doctors, School house, Laundry, Bakery, Barber all filled with interesting things from the past.
We have food available. The Victorian Cafe - vintage style treats, all served on beautiful china.
1950s Burger Bar, where we have delicious vegetarian and gluten free options.
Our 1970's Milk Bar. Here you will find some good old kiwi classics such as a Spider, icecreams and Milkshakes.
There is so much to see, explore and learn. Willow Bank is truly a place where history comes alive.
Group bookings also available. https://www.facebook.com/throughtheMagicGates
Richmond Library: Kapa Kōrero
Monday 3rd May-Monday 26th July 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Nau mai haere mai!
Connect with others and practice te reo Māori in a relaxed setting.
Whether you are just setting out, or a fluent speaker, all levels are welcome and encouraged to join in.
This is an informal, co-created te reo Māori conversation space.
It's free to attend and anyone interested in practicing their te reo is welcome.
Richmond Library: Kapa Kōrero is on these dates:
- 3rd May 2021
- 10th May 2021
- 17th May 2021
- 24th May 2021
- 31st May 2021
- 7th June 2021
- 14th June 2021
- 21st June 2021
- 28th June 2021
- 5th July 2021
- 12th July 2021
- 19th July 2021
- 26th July 2021
Takaka Library: Digi Drop In
Monday 3rd May-Monday 6th December 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
If you have a digital dilemma and need some help with your device, come to our regular Digi Drop-in sessions.
Takaka Library: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month from 11.00am – 1.00pm from 3rd May – but look out for a special appearance on 12th April
Richmond Library: Every Tuesday, 11.00am –1.00pm starting 6th April
Motueka Library: Every Thursday, 11.00am to 1.00pm starting 8th April
Murchison Library: 1st Friday of every month from 1.30pm - 3.30pm starting 6th May – but look out for a special appearance on 19th April.
Get help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, e-reader, or whatever digital device you may have.
If you have a software problem, just come along and let us help you sort it out.
Want to help others, then come along and share your knowledge. Join us for themed weeks like “Appy Hour”
Free. All welcome.
Takaka Library: Digi Drop In is on these dates:
- 3rd May 2021
- 17th May 2021
- 7th June 2021
- 21st June 2021
- 5th July 2021
- 19th July 2021
- 2nd August 2021
- 16th August 2021
- 6th September 2021
- 20th September 2021
- 4th October 2021
- 18th October 2021
- 1st November 2021
- 15th November 2021
- 6th December 2021
Bronchiectasis Brunch
Tuesday 4th May 2021, in Wellness, Eco & Recreation
Do you have Bronchiectasis and would like to more about your condition and improve your self-management skills? Come along to the Bx Brunch and listen to the Respiratory Specialist and the Physiotherapist from Nelson Hospital helping with chest clearance skills.
Kramit Duo as part of New Zealand Music Month at the Elma Turner Library
Wednesday 5th May 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
Originally from Southland this acoustic folk duo play original music as well as a diverse repertoire as a covers band. Sweet harmonies and groovy bass lines drive their sound.
Code-Switch
Friday 7th May 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
“Want a future that’ll make your family proud? What about success and happiness? You’ll find all this and more at Camp Mana.”
A new door opens for Hemi and Anna as they’re accepted into the prestigious ‘Camp Mana,’ a program designed to prepare promising school leavers to succeed in the ‘real’ world. The pair come from a low socio-economic area and are given the opportunity to defy the odds. But there’s always a catch – how much will they have to give up to succeed?
“Code-Switch” is a collaborative live cinema experience combining film, dance and live stage theatre that explores what happens to young people when dreams, values, and social contexts clash. Follow the illusions and disillusionment of two students whose lives are a little bit like all of ours: Hemi, the artistic and naive blank slate, and Anna, the ambitious and determined over-achiever. From choosing between passion and financial stability, to juggling the pressures of family and culture, the decisions they make will have consequences – whether they like it or not.
Proudly supported by Nelson City Creative Communities Scheme, Photogear, Theatre Royal Nelson and Aorere College Foundation.
Laugh Nelson
Friday 7th May 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
Laugh Nelson returns, with an evening jam packed full of live stand up comedy and improvised theatre sports skits for people of all ages to giggle along with.
Motueka Library: Kapa Kōrero
Friday 7th May-Friday 30th July 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
Nau mai haere mai!
Connect with others and practice te reo Māori in a relaxed setting.
Whether you are just setting out, or a fluent speaker, all levels are welcome and encouraged to join in.
This is an informal, co-created te reo Māori conversation space.
It's free to attend and anyone interested in practicing their te reo is welcome.
Motueka Library: Kapa Kōrero is on these dates:
- 7th May 2021
- 14th May 2021
- 21st May 2021
- 28th May 2021
- 4th June 2021
- 11th June 2021
- 18th June 2021
- 25th June 2021
- 2nd July 2021
- 9th July 2021
- 16th July 2021
- 23rd July 2021
- 30th July 2021
Murchison Library: Digi Drop In
Friday 7th May-Friday 3rd December 2021, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture
If you have a digital dilemma and need some help with your device, come to our regular Digi Drop-in sessions.
Takaka Library: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month from 11.00am – 1.00pm from 3rd May – but look out for a special appearance on 12th April
Richmond Library: Every Tuesday, 11.00am –1.00pm starting 6th April
Motueka Library: Every Thursday, 11.00am to 1.00pm starting 8th April
Murchison Library: 1st Friday of every month from 1.30pm - 3.30pm starting 6th May – but look out for a special appearance on 19th April.
Get help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, e-reader, or whatever digital device you may have.
If you have a software problem, just come along and let us help you sort it out.
Want to help others, then come along and share your knowledge. Join us for themed weeks like “Appy Hour”
Free. All welcome.
Murchison Library: Digi Drop In is on these dates:
- 7th May 2021
- 4th June 2021
- 2nd July 2021
- 6th August 2021
- 3rd September 2021
- 1st October 2021
- 5th November 2021
- 3rd December 2021
London's Burning: 'THE UNDERGROUND'& 'BURN' Play together for one night only!
Saturday 8th May 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
An evening of awesome rock music with 2 awesome bands! Local legends 'Burn' will be ripping through their high energy set of American fuelled rock from the likes of Stone Temple Pilots, Green Day, Nirvana, Blink 183 and many more.
Form the other side of the Atlantic UK Brit rockers 'The Underground' return to Nelson for their first show in 2 years featuring Brit classics from The Who, The Jam, The Police, The Cure, Stereophonics, Arctic Monkeys etc.
Two great bands in one great venue – the stage is set for a truly great night!!
ISEL MARKET POP-UP MOTHERS DAY MARKET
Sunday 9th May 2021, in Markets, Shows & Fairs
POP-UP POP-UP POP-UP Mothers Day market at Isel Park Mothers Day. Bring Mum...she'll be Stoked
Ben Elton – Live 2021
Sunday 9th May 2021, in Music & Performing Arts
Ben Elton will tour New Zealand in 2021 with a brand-new stand-up show, Ben Elton Live. As Ben says: ”The last time I toured I was still smarter than my phone. Things have definitely taken a funny turn.”
Ben Elton exploded onto the comedy scene more than 30 years ago, hosting Channel 4’s groundbreaking Saturday Live. Since then Elton has achieved huge success as a stand-up comic, author, playwright, actor and director. He’s written television shows such as The Young Ones, Blackadder, The Thin Blue Line, Mr Bean and many more, as well writing and directing two feature films: 2000’s Maybe Baby and 2017’s Australian-made Three Summers.
A highly respected author, Elton has published 16 best-selling novels, six of which became number one bestsellers. Elton is also widely known for his writing for the stage which includes three smash hit West End plays and We Will Rock You based on the music of British rock legends Queen.
He has won three BAFTAs, two Laurence Olivier Awards, The Royal Television Society Writer’s Award, The Golden Dagger UK Crime Writer of the Year Award, The Critics Circle Award for Best Musical and the Eurovision Golden Rose D’Or Lifetime Achievement Award.
