Events in Northland

4 May - 7 Jun 12

Black on White- at Art at Wharepuke

5 International artists showing 5 different print mediums Andrew Baldwin - Etching UK Paul Croft - Lithography UK Lothar Osterburg - Photogravure USA Chris Pig - Lino Cut UK Cleo Wilkinson - Mezzotint AUS www.art-at-wharepuke.co.nz ph.09 4078933. Open 7 days

20 May 12

Puff 'N' Pull Carnival

Gillies St, Kawakawa, May 20. Free. Gabriel, the beautiful green vintage train based at Kawakawa since 1986, runs straight through the centre of town overshadowing the other tourist attraction here, the Hundertwasser toilets. Once a year, local schools and community groups compete for a trophy in the Puff 'N' Pull Carnival - the children, some as young as 5, pull Gabriel down the street while groups such as from the police and local rugby teams pull it back the other way.

2 - 3 Jun 12

Oceania Storm - Album Release Party

Oceania Storm invite you to their Album Release party at the Mangawhai Tavern. 'Sweet Music' Door entry $5.00 or free to Mangawhai VIP Card members (ask about membership at the bar or call 094315555 - gain free entry to bands, discounted drinks/food and members specials)

9 Jun 12

NZ vs Ireland

See New Zealand vs Ireland on our hugh 12 x 10 screen Recapture the magic of the World cup, prebook groups of 6 and receive free half time platters 7.30pm

9 - 10 Jun 12

These Automatic Changes

Door entry $5.00 or free for Mangawhai Tavern VIP card members

10 Jun 12

Mangawhai Tavern Duck Shooting Competition

1st prize $500.00 for largest wild Mallard Duck 2nd prize Outback Oilskin vest for largest Paradise Shell Duck Spot prizes - Duck plucking competition Entry fee $15.00 - free Speights Gold handle for all entrants Light refreshments provided Weigh in 12.00pm-1.00pm Sunday 10 June 2012

23 Jun 12

NZ vs Ireland

New Zealand vs Ireland - enjoy rugby on our huge screen 12 x 7 Recapture the magic of the world cup and pre-book groups of 6 for free half time platters. 7.30pm

28 Jun - 1 Jul 12

Kerikeri International Piano Competition

Turner Centre, Kerikeri. Patron Michael Houstoun. NZ’s oldest & most prestigious piano competition, offering aspiring concert pianists a chance to showcase and test their skills over 3 days of rigorous live performances. The 2012 Competition will be adjudicated by Mikhail Solovei of Monash University, Melbourne. Australia. Total prize pool $25,000

6 - 8 Jul 12

Russell Birdman Festival

Russell Wharf. The Birdman Festival started life as an idea over a few beers as entertainment for the locals to help make winter more fun. Watch the people of Russell attempt to fly off the Russell Wharf, as well as enjoying family activities including a spaghetti-eating competition, a "man marlin" competition and a beach dig for under 10s. "Even in the winterless north we get mid-winter blues. This is all about brightening up winter, focused on family fun and creativity, and just maybe ... trying to fly!"

4 Aug 12

Trash to Fashion

Kaikohe Community Arts Council brings you Trash to Fashion to be held at Memorial Hall Saturday 4th August 7.30pm. We are looking for participants. Trash to Fashion - Recycled, reVAMPed, Art to wear, No age restrictions. Open to everyone. To register your interest, grab an entry form ,or further information phone: jill 09) 4057816, email: artinkaikohe@yaho.co.nz, visit :passion8, Kaikohe or chat with any of the local arts councils members.