Waimate Scottish Society Burn's Night Concert
Jan
25
7:30 pm19:30

Waimate Scottish Society Burn's Night Concert

The Waimate Scottish Society are holding their 61st Burns Night Concert this Saturday evening in the Waimate High School Perry Hall at 7.30pm.

The evening is in celebration of Robert (Robbie) Burns birth in Alloway Ayrshire Scotland on the 25th January 1759 and his life
Robbie has become one of Scotland's most iconic literary figures and most revered national poet.
The legacy he left behind has had a profound effect on future generations around the world and continues to inspire and influence contemporary artists This year is 266 years from Robbie’s birth.

Highlights include the Address to Burns (The Immortal Memory) this year will be given by Jan Dugdale.
The Star of Robbie Burns will be sung by Dougall McLachlan  and the Address to the Haggis will  be by Gordon Pringle from Oamaru.

The Midlands Choir has been invited to perform this year at our concert.

This is a choir made up of ladies and men from all over Mid and South Canterbury area.

Other entertainment for the evening will include the Waimate Highland Pipe Band, Waimate Highland dancer Kate Murphy, the Waimate District Community Choir.

 Leo Zoutenbier Piano Solo also from Oamaru Dougall McLachlan Vocal Ewan Penny Violin and Jean Barkman Vocal all from Waimate Jean Dougall and Ewan are going to do a musical item and singing item together.

Come along and enjoy a great night of high quality entertainment and try a piece of haggis with your supper.

ADMISSION: ADULTS $15 | Children free

Contact: Gavin and Jain Cain at 03 689 7136

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Waimate Summer Folk Festival 2025
Feb
6
to 9 Feb

Waimate Summer Folk Festival 2025

  • 36 Gunns Bush Road Hunter, Canterbury, 7978 New Zealand (map)
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Book Early for the Waitangi Summer Festival!!
This year Waitangi day falls on a Thursday, so the “formal” festival will run from 12pm on Thursday 6th to 12pm on Sunday 9th when we need to pack up and leave the site.

Our guests this year are the duo Blue Sea Above; Dean Holliborn and Tom Bolton who first played together at a previous Waimate Festival and have gone on to create a fascinating fusion of original folk and violin.

Our other guests are the famous (infamous?) Barreltones. Master musicians Reid Hudson, Steve Barkman, Barry Macdonald and Adrian Higgins have been persuaded to reunite for the festival and treat us to their lively mix of folk, country, and blues.

There will also be jam sessions, black board concerts, humour and poetry events as well as blind dates (musical ones, that is) and a water fight.

This is a small festival with a site limit, so please book early to ensure a spot.

For booking details see Christchurch Folk Club website : https://folkmusic.org.nz/waimate-summer-folk-festival-2025/

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Community Christmas Dinner
Dec
25
12:00 pm12:00

Community Christmas Dinner

Knox Presbyterian Church Waimate is hosting a community Christmas Lunch at Knox Centennial Hall.

This is a free event for the community. with 84 spaces available.

RSPV to Jacqui 022 548 4329 or the Waimate Community Christmas Dinner Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566728991695

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Strawberry Fare
Dec
14
9:30 am09:30

Strawberry Fare

A highlight on the calendar every year, the Strawberry Fare boasts entertainment, stalls, food and of course - strawberries!

Located on Seddon Square and Boland Park, get all your Christmas shopping done and enjoy the summer weather.

Keep an eye on the facebook page www.facebook.com/WaimateStrawberryFare for a full list of what is available.

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Positive Waimate Christmas Parade
Dec
7
11:00 am11:00

Positive Waimate Christmas Parade

Don’t miss Santa’s first visit for the year as he makes his annual appearance at the Christmas Parade.

He will be joined by members of the community who are all dressed up for the occasion, as they parade from the St Patrick’s Church down Queen Street to Seddon Square.

The parade will be followed by a Family Fun Day and of course, the Waimate Community Market.

This year’s theme is “Christmas Around The World”.

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Xmas Poker Run
Dec
1
10:00 am10:00

Xmas Poker Run

Grab your motorbike or custom/classic car for Waimate2gether’s Xmas Poker Run.

Beginning at the Waimate Bakery at 10am, have a fun day exploring the district and raising funds for the Waimate Trail.

Waimate - Enfield - Duntroon - Waihao Forks - Waimate

$30 entry

For more information visit waimate2gether.co.nz, or contact Jo on 022 088 7730 or jo.waimate2gether@gmail.com

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Bowls and BBQ Night
Nov
28
6:00 pm18:00

Bowls and BBQ Night

Waimate2gether are hosting a Bowls & BBQ Event as a fundraiser for the Waimate Trail.

  • $40 per team (teams of four)

  • Spot prizes

  • Give bowls a go

  • Social evening

Waimate Bowling Club I 206 Queen Street

Contact Jo to Register: 022 088 7730 or jo@waimate2gether@gmail.com

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Waimate Scottish Country Dance Club 65th Birthday Ceilidh Night
Nov
21
7:00 pm19:00

Waimate Scottish Country Dance Club 65th Birthday Ceilidh Night

The Waimate Scottish Country Dance Club is hosting a Ceilidh Night (traditional Scottish dancing) in honour of the club’s 65th birthday!

With International musicians Marian Anderson and Max Ketchin it promises to be a great evening.

Thursday 21 November from 7pm at the Pavilion, A&P Showgrounds, Waimate.

$5, plus a small plate for supper.

Any queries to waimate@dancescottish.org.nz

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Southern Canterbury A&P Show
Nov
9
8:00 am08:00

Southern Canterbury A&P Show

The Kinsman Contracting Southern Canterbury A&P Show is back for 2024 on the second Saturday of November at the Waimate Showgrounds.

We look forward to seeing you there — with a jam-packed entertainment lineup and heaps of different sections to try your luck in!

Show sections include Sheep, Dog Trials, Goats, Dairy and Beef Cattle, Poultry, Horses and Ponies, Showjumping, and an extensive Creative Hub with classes for all ages ranging from Photography to Baking and everything in between!

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Waimate Theatre Company presents - Frozen Jr
Nov
1
to 3 Nov

Waimate Theatre Company presents - Frozen Jr

Do you want to build a snowman?

Get ready to experience the magic of Frozen Jr., a charming and heartwarming adaptation of the hit animated film!  Follow Anna, Elsa, and their friends on an unforgettable journey filled with icy adventure, friendship, and self-discovery.  Featuring beloved songs like “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” and “Let It Go,” alongside new numbers from the Broadway production, this musical will melt hearts of all ages.

 Perfect for family audiences, Frozen Jr. delivers a powerful message about love, acceptance, and the strength of sisterhood.  Don’t miss this spectacular 60-minute performance brought to life by the talented young performers of Waimate.

1-3 November 2024

  • 7pm Friday 1st

  • 2pm & 7pm Saturday 2nd

  • 2pm Sunday 3rd

 For more information: https://www.facebook.com/WaimateTheatreCompanyInc

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Drag and Dab Bingo
Oct
26
6:00 pm18:00

Drag and Dab Bingo

Dab and Drag Bingo is coming to Waimate! If you’re craving an entertaining evening filled with laughter, jaw-dropping performances and hilarious shenanigans, this is the event for you!

At the Waimate A & P Showgrounds


Doors open 6pm, show starts at 7pm
Tickets on sale from the 9th of September, can be purchased at the local markets or by following the QR code on the poster
$40 per person

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Bookarama 2024
Oct
26
to 31 Oct

Bookarama 2024

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 Waimate Museum's annual fundraiser, six days of pre-loved books, puzzles, magazines, cds and dvds, white elephant treasures and cake stall treats is just around the corner!

Labour weekend, 26-31 October 10am to 4pm in the Ron Hutt Machinery Hall, 9 Innes Street, Waimate. Come along on Saturday if you want to make the most of the White Elephant and Cake stall, and nab the earliest bargains.

The Museum will also be open for visitors on Saturday 26th, show your purchases at the office for free entry (Saturday only). 

 Donations are still being accepted. Any questions, please call the Museum office on 03 689 7832 or email admin@waimatemuseumandarchives.org.nz.

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Mosiac Day @The Old Tin Shed
Oct
20
10:00 am10:00

Mosiac Day @The Old Tin Shed

Bookings now open! Sunday 20th October, 10-3pm, $80pp www.theoldtinshed.org.nz/book-online

A fun-filled mosaic-making day with artist and art facilitator Andrea Evans-McCall. She brings a diverse background as a ceramicist, mosaic artist and multi-media creator. You will learn the art of tile cutting and placement as you explore the pique assiétte mosaic technique, blending form and texture from broken tiles, plates and jewellery as you bring your vision to life.

Up to 12 people can be catered for and all materials and morning tea are included.

What to bring: Water bottle, lunch / snacks, layers (it can get warm or cool in the shed). You can also bring your cherished broken crockery to personalize your mosaic if you'd like.

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Waimate Spring Shears
Oct
11
to 12 Oct

Waimate Spring Shears

It’s that time of year again where the sheep line up for their haircuts at the Waimate Shears.

One of the biggest shearing events going around, the competition will boast some of the top shearers from New Zealand and further afield.

Highlights as always are the Speed Shear on Friday night, the Transtasman Blade Shearing Test Match, and the Open Machine Final, but there is plenty of action throughout the weekend.

For the full programme, and more info, go to waimateshears.nz/event_programme.html

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Waimate Scarecrow Hunt
Sept
27
to 14 Oct

Waimate Scarecrow Hunt

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A fun activity for kids and adults to do alike in the Term 3 School Holidays.

The theme for this year is popular children’s book characters, we just ask that creators choose something well known so as not to leave everyone stuck guessing.

Registrations will be open on the 20th of July (and close August 14th) so get in quickly if you've already thought of a character and snap up your choice before its gone.

For more information go to - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557321209729

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Gumboot Friday - Free Community Event
Sept
20
12:00 pm12:00

Gumboot Friday - Free Community Event

The Waimate Rugby Club and the I Am Hope Foundation is hosting Former Kiwis captain Richie Barnett to speak about his mental health journey.

Open to all members of the public. Let’s get together as a community and support this amazing cause. This is a free event and any koha/donations will go directly to I am Hope.

12pm at the Waimate Rugby Clubrooms

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Waimate Spring Shears
Sept
17
2:30 pm14:30

Waimate Spring Shears

The Waimate Spring Shears is back again at the specially built pavillion at the South Canterbury A&P Showgrounds on Hakataramea Highway.

Highlights of the event as always will be the Speed Shear on Friday night, and the Open Machine Final on Saturday Afternoon.

For a full schedule, click here

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Wine Pairing Evening @ The Waimate Kitchen and Bar
Aug
28
7:00 pm19:00

Wine Pairing Evening @ The Waimate Kitchen and Bar

The Waimate Kitchen & Bar presents an evening with the very knowledgeable Claudio Heye from Domaine Thomson wines, located in Central Otago.

Join us for an experience that will indulge the senses as Claudio and our Head Chef Hany collaborate together, bringing you their finest wine and a bespoke menu, for the ultimate pairing.

$100 per person
Includes five wines paired with
Chef’s creations

Bookings Essential
03 689 1413
Please mention any dietary requirements when booking

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