In light of the covid 19 virus the executiveS have made the very hard decision to cancel the rest of the season.
The decision was not taken lightly at all but we all feel it is the right thing to do.
The health and safety of not only our competitors but the volunteers we rely on heavily has been at the forefront of our decision making.
Any issues please contact info@nzoffshore.co.nz
Due to the pandemic the 16th annual Kauri Run will be cancelled for 2020. The team looks forward to seeing you next year for this beautiful event.
We are saddened to let you know that our Easter Show at the Coroglen Tavern has been POSTPONED until Labour Weekend Saturday the 24th of October due to Covid 19.
Tickets will be able to be transferred to Labour Weekend or for those who can’t come we will have an option for refunds. We’re still working through the details for this so please give us a little time to sort this out.
The Go Kiwi Crew are on board for Labour Weekend and those of you who have booked a seat, your tickets will still be valid and transferred till then. If you are unable to make the Labour Weekend Concert please contact info@go-kiwi.co.nz
It is with great regret that we advise due to the Covid 19 situation we have made the call to cancel Dive Festival 2020.
Illume Returns later this year along with the 200 year anniversary celebration,
of the arrival of the H.M.S. Coromandel. A free family festival, with live music, projections, street performers, lights, great food, fun and laughter.
Coromandel Towns’ annual Seafood Festival has been cancelled for 2020. Be sure to check back for next years date.
This annual event in Whangamata has been postponed till May 2021.
Held every Saturday, this market is cancelled until further notice.
The annual Colville Easter festival has been postponed with no date set as yet.
Mercury Bay Model Railway Club have cancelled the 5th Annual Show in the Mercury Bay. Event organiser and gutted but will be going full steam ahead next year.
Usually taking place on the first of every month, this market is suspended until further notice.
The latest New Zealand Government policy stating that all events of 500 people or more are to be cancelled has meant we cannot hold the Whitianga Half Marathon on 23 May as planned. This is hugely disappointing to us as I am sure it will be for you.
As you will be aware, COVID- 19 has already had huge impacts on the event scene in New Zealand and the world in general.
The event options we are considering include; postponement to later in the year or postponement to May 2021. Once we decide on an action plan (aiming for next week), we will be in touch and work through any possible transfers and refunds.
We appreciate your patience and understanding in these very challenging times.
Nick Reader and the Whitianga Half Marathon Team
The ECHO Walking Festival organisers met on Friday, March 20th, 2020, regarding the impact of COVID-19 on this year’s festival. Our regional representatives reported over half of our guides are now unable to participate in planned walks. We are also aware of a general reluctance of people willing to attend events which we completely understand.
In order to provide a fabulous festival with a full program of events, we have made the decision to postpone the event until such time as the COVID-19 threat has lifted and we can gather in groups in safety.
However, we would like to encourage people to continue to go out into nature on their own or in family groups.
It is with great regret, but in light of the Covid19 situation that the organisers of the Whitianga Scallop Festival, have had to make the decision to cancel this year’s event. It is just too risky on so many fronts to stay with current planned dates. They will utilise this time to ensure a fantastic event in the Spring of 2021.
The Yamaha Trailer Boat Tournament has been postponed to Easter weekend . You can find more information and enter into the event under our What’s On Tab. 1st prize is a Yamaha WaveRunner FXHO Jet ski, valued at $35K. Other prizes include Fish finder, GPS, Chilly Bin, Rod holders andSingle ski trailer.
After careful consideration the Repco Beach Hop 2020 will be postpone until 25-29th November this year. Celebrating the 20th year of this wonderful event is a big deal and organisers have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars, and long hours so want to make it worth the while. More details for entrants about how this will work will follow in due course, so please don’t throw away your entry packs in the meantime. The plan to roll everything over to these new dates including the prize vehicles, Ford Kiwi Rock’n’Roll Legends concert. If you bought tickets to the Ford Kiwi Rock’n’Roll Legends concert & FPS Comedy Show they will be rescheduled. Your ticket will be valid for the rescheduled shows on 26th November. We plan to have the same or similar line up however this will be confirmed ASAP. If you can’t make these show then please email ben@flicket.co.nz to apply for a refund of your ticket BEFORE May 1st.
Based on the Government’s announcement, the committee of A Taste of Matarangi festival 2020 have announced the festival will be cancelled for this year. The organisers of this event have a lot at stake and their first priority is the people and their health & well-being. The volunteers, musicians, stallholders, patrons and stakeholders make up this event and they don’t wish to the put people who attend or who are working in an environment at risk. They are exploring all refund and resale options and ask that you to give them some time and patience as they sort through this and will come back to you. The organisers have spent months preparing for this event and are devastated to make this announcement. Looking forward to making plans for next year’s festival which is to be held on 10th April 2021.
Thames Centennial Pool is cancelling Learn to Swim lessons for the remainder of the term. Because of the close proximity needed during lessons between instructors and children. The pool remains open to casual swimmers for fun and fitness. Children registered in Learn to Swim can still come to the pool to swim at no charge during their usual lesson times. For those who don’t wish to come to swim, a process to offer a refund is being put in place.
following the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health the Pauanui Half Marathon will be postponed. Ultimately, the wellbeing of our runners, walkers, volunteers, spectators and the wider Pauanui community is our top priority, which is why we have made this difficult decision. The team are feeling truly gutted as they have been working so hard and everything was ready to bring you a terrific event. While we can’t offer a postponement date immediately, we will regroup and consider dates when we have clarity on when events will resume. All current entries will roll through to the new postponement date. We trust this postponement gives everyone an opportunity to pause and take care of themselves and their families.
Sadly Brendan and his team have decided to cancel their show that was set to be in Whitianga on 24th March. Brendan Dooley is fast becoming one of the world’s top young magicians, recently Brendan was the recipient of NZ’s Top Comedy Magician Award, the youngest ever to receive it.
The much loved local markets have been closed from now until the 20/21 season begins later this year.
Due to the impact of Covid-19 the Whangamata Lions Craft and Farmers Market which was to be held on 11th April – Easter Saturday is CANCELLED. Next Market will be Saturday 24th October 2020 – Labour Weekend.
