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what’s on
AC BATHS • TAUPÖ EVENTS CENTRE • GREAT LAKE CENTRE • TAUPÖ MUSEUM • OWEN DELANY PARK
Feb-Apr 2016
TAUPÖ GREAT LAKE RELAY
Grab your friends, family or work colleagues and join in this amazing relay event
around Lake Taupō. Don’t miss this chance to run/walk alongside 4500 other
competitors – It is an experience you won't forget!
Registrations: 19 February – Great Lake Centre
Event day: 20 February – Tongariro North Domain
KELLOGG'S NUTRI-GRAIN IRONMAN NEW ZEALAND
Taupō has been the home of IRONMAN New Zealand since 1999, and with half
the field coming from outside the country every year, it truly is the world’s most
international IRONMAN. In its 32nd year, this event showcases the best New Zealand
and its breath-taking scenery has to offer.
Expo – 3 and 4 March, Great Lake Centre
Event day – 5 March, Tongariro North Domain
TAUPÖ HOME & GARDEN SHOW 2016
Transform your surroundings at the Home & Garden Show!
Gain the knowledge to transform your place into the one you’ve always dreamed of.
Be thrilled by the variety, amazed by the innovations and impressed by the expert
advice. It is one not to be missed!
1-3 April, 10am–5pm daily, Great Lake Centre
Adults: $5, Senior Special (Friday only): $3, Under 16 free
ROMAN RUDNYTSKY – CONCERT PIANIST
An American concert pianist of Ukrainian background,Roman Rudnytsky is a
graduate of the famous Juilliard School in New York. One of the most well-travelled
concert pianists in the world, this is his 15th tour of New Zealand featuring works
by Haydn, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Liszt, and others.
Wednesday, 20 April @ 7pm, Great Lake Centre, Theatre
Tickets available through Ticketek
For more info about these events call 0800 951 951 or go to www.greatlaketaupo.com
Please note: all events are subject to change without notice and booking fees may apply
TICKETEK 07 378 2844
0800 842 538
www.ticketek.co.nz
what’s on
AC BATHS • TAUPÖ EVENTS CENTRE • GREAT LAKE CENTRE • TAUPÖ MUSEUM • OWEN DELANY PARK
Feb-Apr 2016
Sales for Ticketek events have moved to music retail store My Music located on the corner of
Tongariro and Horomatangi streets, ph 07 378 2844.
The Great Lake Centre will still have the Ticketek box office open for an hour before events for last
minute tickets.
DATE
EVENT
VENUE
DETAILS
Until 7 Mar
The Hollings Show
Taupō Museum
Russell has worked in many mediums but has a great love for the
special qualities that oil paint offers. The exhibition features central
North Island landscapes including the Taupō and Rotorua areas.
13 Feb
IHC Extend Amazing Race
Cenotaph and Tongariro
South Domain
All ages – teams of 2-5 persons ($10 per team). This is on foot,
around town and will finish with a picnic in the park and prizegiving at
the Tongariro South Domain. The Pumice Valley Whoopie (Ukulele)
Band will be playing from 12.30pm to 2pm. Registrations from
9.15am at the Cenotaph, the race begins at 10am.
20 Feb
21st Taupō Great Lake Relay
18 Feb
Quiz Night
Taupō Library
This popular event is brought to you by the Friends of Taupō Public
Library. Make up a team of four or join a team on the night. Drinks
and nibbles are provided. This is a free event and everyone is
welcome. 7.30pm-9.30pm.
21 Feb
Nature’s Fresh Simple Sunday Fun Day
Riverside Park
Join in the Nature’s Fresh Simple Sunday Fun-day from 11am3pm. There will be family activities like gumboot throwing, sack
races, giant Jenga, tug of war, relays, cricket and more – including
a sausage sizzle! Find out more about Simple Sundays at
Naturesfresh.co.nz or facebook.com/naturesfreshnz
24 Feb
Blues vs Hurricanes Under 20s
Owen Delany Park
The Blues are heading to Taupō again for two development fixtures
against the Hurricanes. First up is an Under 20 game between the
two Super Rugby clubs. Kick off at 1.30pm.
6 Feb-14
Mar
Lyrical Waxing
Taupō Museum
These exquisite batik wall hangings created by Ann Hay of
Taumaranui feature birds, animals and farming scenes. Few others
use Ann’s batik method and her works have won two art awards
since her last exhibition at Taupō Museum.
3-5 Mar
Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Ironman
Great Lake Centre
Expo – Great Lake Centre, 3 and 4 March.
Event day – Tongariro North Domain, 5 March.
4 Mar
Blues vs Hurricanes Under 20s
Owen Delany Park
The second match between the Blues and Hurricanes development
squads. Kick off at 4pm.
11 Mar
Mid-island Athletics
Owen Delany Park
This secondary school meet, hosted by Tauhara and Taupō Nui-a-Tia
colleges and organised by Sport Waikato, starts at 9am. Students
will compete in track and field events with the aim of qualifying for the
Waikato/Bay of Plenty Championships.
Sports and outdoors
Registrations: 19 Feb – Great Lake Centre.
Event day: 20 Feb – Tongariro North Domain
Art and culture
Community
For more info about these events call 0800 951 951 or go to www.greatlaketaupo.com
Please note: all events are subject to change without notice and booking fees may apply
TICKETEK 07 378 2844
0800 842 538
www.ticketek.co.nz
what’s on
AC BATHS • TAUPÖ EVENTS CENTRE • GREAT LAKE CENTRE • TAUPÖ MUSEUM • OWEN DELANY PARK
Feb-Apr 2016
DATE
EVENT
VENUE
DETAILS
12-13 Mar
Taupō Wellbeing Fair
Great Lake Centre
A free community event showcasing the best of natural health,
wellbeing, organic foods, natural therapies, eco-friendly products and
services. Come along and get some great health tips, try one of the
many mini-treatments, or just enjoy visiting the raw food cafe and
green smoothies stall. For further information contact Peace 027 292
9699 or peace@peace.co.nz. Open from 10am to 4pm each day.
12 Mar
NZ University Rugby Tournament
Owen Delany Park
New Zealand Universities Rugby Council annual pre-season
competition between Auckland, Waikato, Massey and Victoria
universities. Starts at 9am.
19 Mar
Kids Day Out Variety Show
Great Lake Centre
Around 90 minutes of circus and cabaret acts. A spectacular, jaw
dropping experience – this is a show not to be missed! Starts at 2pm.
For more information and ticket requests go to
www.kidsdayoutvariety.co.nz
23-28 Mar
Easterfest
Taupō
Easterfest includes a children’s art exhibition, family fun day, twilight
multimedia display, lakeside dawn service, music gigs and a large
gathering on Easter Sunday. Best of all it is free! For more info go to
www.easterfest.nz
1-3 Apr
Taupo Home & Garden Show
Great Lake Centre
10am-5pm daily. Adults: $5, Senior Special (Friday only): $3, under
16 free.
9 Apr
100k Flyer
Taupō Events Centre
This year the Moa 100k Flyer will go back to the original direction of
Rotorua to Taupō. Prizegiving at 3pm.
9 Apr
Taupō Mini Comps
Great Lake Centre
A competition to encourage new dancers. Genres include jazz, ballet,
musical theatre, hip hop and group dancers. Gold coin donation.
From approximately 8.30am-8pm.
12 Apr
MG Car Club Vehicle Display
Tongariro North Domain
The MG Car Club will have a display of many types of MGs on the
domain from 9.30am until noon. All welcome, free entry.
20 Apr
Roman Rudnytsky
Great Lake Centre
Theatre
Roman Rudnytsky is an American concert pianist of Ukrainian
background whose frequent performances take him all over the
world. Starts at 7pm. Tickets @ Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz
The Taupö Market, Saturdays 9am-2pm, Riverside Park
A vibrant, cheerful, weekly market held every Saturday morning, rain or shine. Proudly presenting chefs,
growers, producers, artisans, artists, healers and therapists – all presenting unique wares and skills. Meet
the locals, talk to the stall holders and sit to soak up the atmosphere.
COMING UP...
16 May
TICKETEK 07 378 2844
0800 842 538
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