Monday, 25 October 2010
Location: Waitara]]> 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Friday, 4 June 2010 - Sunday, 6 June 2010
Location: Central School, Lemon St
The school welcomes all past pupils to attend the reunion.]]> 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 23 October 2010 - Monday, 25 October 2010
New Plymouth Girls' High School is celebrating 125 years of education for girls in Taranaki - 1885 to 2010.]]> 23 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 27 March 2010
Time: 8.30pm
Location: Anywhere you can turn the lights off!

Earth Hour is a global WWF (World Wildlife Fund) call to be responsible for our future.]]> 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Sunday, 28 March 2010
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Carver family's sheep farm, 751 Meremere Road, Hawera

Federated Farmers Farm Day extends a welcoming hand to all New Zealanders. This is your opportunity to visit a farm and kick some dirt around in the paddocks with real farmers. This is a free fun family event, with lots of opportunities for everyone to experience nature and farming. ]]> 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Sunday, 7 March 2010 - Sunday, 14 March 2010
Location: New Plymouth Girl's High School

New Plymouth is a town surrounded by beaches, and these beaches are typically visited by teenage girls. This week, the girls give back.]]> 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Friday, 26 February 2010 - Sunday, 28 March 2010
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Daily
Location: Fritz Reuter Gallery, Inglewood

This exhibition involves the largest collection of artists ever hosted by the Fritz Reuter Gallery.]]> 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 4 December 2010 - Sunday, 5 December 2010
Time: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Location: 76 Centennial Drive, Patitutu

Club weekend and open day.]]> 04 Dec 2010 00:00:00 Wednesday, 17 March 2010 - Sunday, 1 August 2010
Location: Main Exhibition Gallery, Puke Ariki

Waitara, 17 March 1860: British troops fire early shots in a bloody conflict that will rage across Taranaki for 21 years. And that is not the end of it. The conflict’s painful legacy lives on to the present day.]]> 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 27 March 2010
Time: 6pm
Location: Queen Street, New Plymouth

The Govett-Brewster is closing the road in front of the Gallery for a spectacular street party to celebrate 40 years in existence.]]> 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 27 March 2010 - Sunday, 28 March 2010
Time: Daily
Location: Tuson Stand, Pukekura Function Centre

A large display of pre-1980 motor cycles, some pre WW2. For the first time check out the famous racing machines in most forms of the sport.]]> 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 16 January 2010 - Monday, 5 April 2010
Time: 12.00am
Location: Egmont Village 1.3km up Egmont Rd

Maize Maze Labyrinth 3.2 hectare with tracks cut through the maze 22 points of reference to find for a competition to win a prize when the maize is finished in April.]]> 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Sunday, 4 October 2009 - Sunday, 5 June 2011
Time: Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm
Location: Departs from the New Plymouth i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, Puke Ariki (bookings essential)
Duration: Approximately two hours

Visit the historic buildings and imagine the trials and triumphs experienced by the early settlers in this three kilometre guided historic walk of New Plymouth.]]> 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 Sunday, 14 November 2010
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: St Joseph’s Catholic School, Calvert Road, New Plymouth

Everything you'd expect at a fair - rides, raffles, games, food. Bring the whole family for some fun!]]> 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 Sunday, 1 November 2009 - Sunday, 6 June 2010
Time: 9am - midday
Location: Currie Street

The place where locals and visitors to the region can buy fresh, healthy local produce and chat directly with local growers and producers in a vibrant European-style market. ]]> 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Saturday, 27 March 2010
Time: Day and night
Location: Eight towns in Taranaki

The Taranaki Regeneration Tour is an eight day community action and entertainment festival travelling around Mt Taranaki. Come along for the fun factor and help out with the community connection days. Meet your neighbours and the people down the road in a family friendly atmosphere!]]> 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 20 March 2010
Time: 10am until dusk
Location: Old Okato Primary School

Playspaces, music, rides, stalls, food, workshops, art, demonstrations, films and more!]]> 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Sunday, 24 October 2010
Time: 3pm
Location: St Mary's Cathedral

Hymn singing to Welsh tunes. Featuring conductor Andrea Hamilton with The Taranaki Male Choir.]]> 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 27 March 2010
Time: 10.30am
Location: Devon St and Yarrow Stadium

Colourful Street Parade along Devon Street at 10.30am. Main Extravaganza at Yarrow Stadium from 11.00am featuring entertainment, food and arts and craft stalls from around the world. ]]> 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Friday, 12 March 2010 - Sunday, 14 March 2010
Location: TSB Bowl of Brooklands and Brooklands Park

For three days WOMAD turns the stunning Brooklands Park and the TSB Bowl of Brooklands into a cultural melting pot of rhythms, sights and sounds.]]> 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Friday, 29 October 2010 - Sunday, 7 November 2010
Location: Taranaki wide

The Taranaki Rhododendron Festival is recognised as this country’s finest regional celebration of gardeners and gardens.]]> 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 10 April 2010 - Friday, 16 April 2010
Location: Fitzroy Beach

Week-long international festival promoting and presenting surf competitions, live music and festival activities.]]> 10 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 27 March 2010
Time: 9am
Location: Eltham

Market day complete with a down hill cheese rolling competition.]]> 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Friday, 12 March 2010
Time: 7.00pm
Location: Yarrow Stadium, Concourse Level, Maratahu Street, New Plymouth

Indoor radio control car racing.]]> 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Sunday, 11 April 2010
Time: Phone for info
Location: Pouakai Ranges

A fit/easy tramp of six hours up the Mangorei Track to Photographic Peak. ]]> 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Sunday, 9 May 2010
Time: Phone for info
Location: Egmont National Park

A fit/easy tramp of four to five hours from Dawson Falls Visitor's Centre to Wilkies Pools and Jackson's Lookout. ]]> 09 May 2010 00:00:00 Sunday, 13 June 2010
Time: Phone for info
Location: Egmont National Park

A fit/easy tramp of four to five hours up the Ngatoro Track and down the Waiwhakaiho Track.]]> 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 30 October 2010 - Sunday, 31 October 2010
Time: 9:30am–5:30pm (Sat) and 9:30am–4:30pm (Sun)
Location: TSB Stadium, Mason Drive, New Plymouth
Enjoy everything to do with boating, fishing and the great New Zealand outdoors!]]> 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Tuesday, 5 October 2010 - Friday, 8 October 2010
Time: Approx 9.30am-6.30pm daily
Location: TSB Stadium

The New Zealand Secondary Schools Netball Champs comprises of the top 12 secondary school netball teams who will compete for national honours of being the top secondary school netball team in the country. ]]> 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Thursday, 1 April 2010
Time: 7.30 am
Location: Fitzroy Beach

Now in its 18th year the Easter Masters Surfing Champs caters for males 35+ and females 30+ in five year divisions. All surfers guaranteed at least three surfs.]]> 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Thursday, 15 April 2010 - Friday, 16 April 2010
Time: All day
Location: Wheturangi Homestead, Urenui

Learn how to make a pizza oven out of cob with Graeme North.]]> 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: Ngamotu Beach Reserve

The Weet-Bix Tryathlon is run by the Sanitarium Health Food Company and is all about participation. It's about getting out there, having a go and achieving a personal best.]]> 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 3 April 2010 - Sunday, 4 April 2010
Time: Various
Location: Hickford Park, Bell Block
New Zealand United Softball Tournament.]]> 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 2 October 2010
Time: All day
Location: Inglewood

National Road Relay Championships being held at Inglewood. Several age groups involved, with over 1400 adult competitors expected, plus supporters.]]> 02 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Friday, 9 April 2010 - Sunday, 11 April 2010
Location: Butlers Reef Hotel, Oakura

Kayak fishing competition.
]]> 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 20 March 2010 - Sunday, 21 March 2010
Time: Noon
Location: Pukekura Raceway

Relay for Life is about being a community that takes up the fight! The inaugural New Zealand event was organised in the Manawatu Centre in 2001 as a pilot for the New Zealand Cancer Society and has been running in Taranaki since 2004. ]]> 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Sunday, 11 September 2011
Location: Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth

One of the world’s biggest sporting events is coming to the world’s best small city when three Rugby World Cup 2011 matches are contested at New Plymouth’s Stadium Taranaki!]]> 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Thursday, 15 September 2011
Location: Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth

One of the world’s biggest sporting events is coming to the world’s best small city when three Rugby World Cup 2011 matches are contested at New Plymouth’s Stadium Taranaki!]]> 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Monday, 26 September 2011
Location: Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth

One of the world’s biggest sporting events is coming to the world’s best small city when three Rugby World Cup 2011 matches are contested at New Plymouth’s Stadium Taranaki!]]> 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 Saturday, 12 June 2010
Location: Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth

The All Blacks kick off their June 2010 International Series with a test against the 2009 Six Nations champions Ireland at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth!]]> 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 Friday, 14 May 2010
Time: 8.00pm
Location: TSB Theatre, TSB Showplace

TV3 regular Steve Wrigley leads the charge, with performances by Chris Brain (NZ), Hannah Gadsby (AUS), Eddie Ifft (USA) and Josh Thomas (AUS).

]]> 14 May 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 8 May 2010
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Plymouth International Hotel

For over 20 years the Gilbert-Smith Dance Trust have hosted the Taranaki Bride of the Year Competition for brides, bridesmaids, mothers, flowergirls, grooms and page boys. ]]> 08 May 2010 00:00:00 Thursday, 18 March 2010
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace

Straight from their highly rated Saturday morning show on Radio Live, celebrity chef Helen Jackson and television gardening guru Tony Murrell bring you a fun, informative evening full of laughter and enjoyment. You’ll get tips on entertaining, great culinary ideas and heaps of seasonal information for your garden.]]> 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Thursday, 15 April 2010
Time: 7.30pm
Location: TSB Theatre

The last Irish dance show sold out and this one is sure to as well!]]> 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 8 May 2010
Time: 8.00pm
Location: Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace

The Laughing Samoans is one of New Zealand most successful live comedy acts - Choka Block is their latest hit show. Don’t miss it!]]> 08 May 2010 00:00:00 Friday, 16 April 2010
Time: 8.00pm
Location: TSB Theatre TSB Showplace

Come a long and sing to the hit movie! Abba is always fun so dress up and come ready to sing, dance and laugh! ]]> 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Friday, 19 March 2010
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace

Founded in 1945 and one of the most revered ensembles in modern history, the Borodin Quartet have been singularly devoted to the collaborative spirit of chamber music for close to 70 years. ]]> 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Tuesday, 23 March 2010 - Saturday, 3 April 2010
Time: 8.00pm
Location: Cue Theatre, Inglewood

New Zealand Premiere of Ken Ludwig's hilarious comedy!]]> 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Sunday, 18 April 2010
Time: 7.30pm
Location: TSB Theatre

A night of blues...]]> 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Friday, 12 March 2010
Time: 9pm
Location: White Hart Hotel

Punk Rock Roadtrips presents Rusy from Sydney, Australia with Shut The Hell Up! The Bludgers and Cervix.]]> 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 13 March 2010
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Northpoint Baptist Church, 116 Mangati Road, Bell Block.

Come for a play or stay all day. Register through the church office.]]> 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Saturday, 13 March 2010
Time: 10-4pm
Location: Northpoint Baptist Church, Bell Block

Scrapbooking and paper craft crop day raising money for Project Samoa Hope rebuilding fale with Habitat for Humanity.]]> 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Time: 7pm
Location: Ballantynes Shop Devon Street

New Troopers Marching Team is fund raising and have been offered the opportunity to become models for the night. ]]> 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 Friday, 9 April 2010 - Sunday, 11 April 2010
Location: TSB Stadium, Mason Drive, New Plymouth

Taranaki's only home and lifestyle expo!]]> 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00