Waitangi Day

Rodney Libraries will be closed this Saturday for Waitangi Day. There's been a bit of discussion in the papers over the fact that Monday-Friday workers don't get a day off (for Waitangi Day OR Anzac day this year) but I'm pretty sure our Saturday teams appreciate the extra day to spend with their families. There's also controversy over the choice of the "flag commonly referred to as the ‘tino rangatiratanga' flag" that has been chosen to fly over significant sites. But then, the media reports that Waitangi day has often been filled with debates and disagreements.

Whatever you think, there are events on around Rodney to give you something to mark this special day in New Zealand's history.

Waitangi Day Family Festival 10am to 4pm
A FREE family fun filled day. Food and variety stalls, music and entertainment, art exhibitions, family activities. At Te Herenga Waka o Orewa (Old Silverdale Primary School) 30 Foundry Rd, Silverdale. For stall enquiries/info: ph Virginia 021 182 3782 or email v.warriner@yahoo.com.

Te Hana Waitangi Day Celebration
Southern Reserve, Te Hana, 9:30 am to 4pm
Organised by Te Hana Community Development Trust in partnership with Rodney District Council and other community groups we will be celebrating the last official Rodney Council Waitangi Day Celebration before the Rodney District Council becomes part of the super city.
Everyone is welcome attend, there will be live entertainment, stalls and children's activities.

Waitangi Day and Festival at Waitangi - unrivalled for family fun and stirring spectacle

The Checks + The Artisan Guns, Sawmill Cafe, Leigh. 8pm.
The Checks are playing their first ever show at the fabulous Leigh Sawmill Cafe. Fun in the sun on Waitangi Day! Joining them on the bill are hot new up and comers, Artisan Guns. Tickets available now. R18, $20.

Puhoi MTB Marathon
70k/40k Mountain Bike race Saturday Feb 6th 2010: Puhoi Village. Hibiscus Coast, Auckland, New Zealand Start: 9.30am This is a fun and challenging event open to anyone with a mountain bike. Beginners, novices, veterans and elite riders are all invited to come out and enjoy a great day of riding/racing. If you're planning to ride the Colville Connection/Karapoti or any other endurance MTB event this is the perfect pre-event training.
70km Marathon: $85 (includes after race lunch/drink and goodies)
40km Marathon: $65 (includes after race lunch/drink and goodies)
Late entries accepted on race day between 7am - 9am

MORE FM Winery Tour
Tim Finn, Bic Runga and Dave Dobbyn: Together in Concert plus Boh Runga Feat. Che Fu
Children under the ages of 12 are still given free entrance when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
NB. Saturday 6 February has now sold out. Tickets (& bus/ticket packages) are still available for the first show on Friday 5 February with gates opening at 5pm and the show commencing at 6pm