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LIBRARY EVENTS Rotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri, 1127 Haupapa Street
Some events require booking and may have a cost associated so please check the website rotorualibrary.govt.nz
HE AKA PIKIRANGI - FUN SESSIONS FOR UNDER 5’S IN TE REO MĀORIEvery Monday during school term, 10.30am - 11.30am
WACKY WARM-UPS - KNITTING GROUPEvery Monday, 10am - 12pm
HE PĪ KA RERE - FUN SESSIONS FOR UNDER 5’S Every Tuesday & Thursday during school term time, 10.30am - 11.30am
HE PĪPĪ PAOPAO - FIRST STEPS FOR UNDER 2’SEvery Wednesday during school term, 10.30am-11am
LEGO® CLUBEvery Monday and Tuesday, 3.30pm - 5pm. Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 10.30am - 12pm and 1.30pm - 3pm
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE CENTREEvery Saturday, 10am - 12pm
KAPU TI KŌREROKŌRERO OVER THE TEA CUPSEvery Monday, 12pm - 1pm
DROP-IN SENIORNET TECH ASSISTANCEEvery Monday, 9am - 12pm & every 3rd Thursday, 3pm - 6pm
STEPPING UP COMPUTER CLASSESEvery Tuesday & Thursday, 11am - 12pm
FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH ASSISTANCEEvery Wednesday, 10am - 1pm
WAIATA MAI ROTORUA - SING TOGETHEREvery 1st Thursday of the month, 12.15pm
MĀORI MAPS & MĀORI LAND ONLINEEvery 1st Thursday of the month, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
ANCESTRY WORKSHOPEvery 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10am - 11.30am
MĀORI LAND COURT MINUTE BOOKSEvery 3rd Thursday of the month, 5.30pm - 7pm
READING ROUNDEvery 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am
REGULAR EVENTSROTORUA NIGHT MARKETEvery Thursday evening, 5pm - 9pmTutanekai Street, between Hinemoa & Haupapa StreetsExperience the family-friendly atmosphere full of vibrant entertainment, ethnic eateries and boutique-style shopping.
@RotoruaNightMarket
ROTORUA FARMERS MARKETEvery Sunday morning, 9am - 1pm | Te Manawa, Tutanekai StreetWith a wide range of fresh, local produce, speciality foods and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone!
@RotoruaFarmersMarket
ROTARY MARKETEvery Saturday morning, 6am - 1.30pm | Kuirau ParkA fantastic array of fresh produce, food and homemade crafts.
@KuirauMarket
SOUNDSHELL MARKETEvery 2nd Sunday, 9am - 2pm | Rotorua Village Green A fun market filled with crafts, clothing, plants, books and more.
07 332 5782
UKEBOXSunday 16 June, Sunday 21 July & Sunday 18 August, 3pmTe Rūnanga Tea HouseRotorua Museum and the Thermaleles present a fun ukulele strum-along & open mic session.
Gold coin koha rotoruamuseum.co.nz
COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOPS Last Friday of every month, 4pm - 6pmLinton Park Community Centre, 16 Kamahi PlaceBring a friend & artistic ideas to help create new designs for the Centre.
Free @LintonParkCommunity
PLAY ONVarious dates and locations Live script readings of New Zealand plays read by local actors.
Tickets $5 door sales @BigPictureMinorDeets
FRIENDS OF THE ROTORUA LIBRARY BOOK SALEEvery 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am - 1pmKuirau Park, adjacent to the playground rotorualibrary.govt.nz
TE WAĀTAKA
TAKURUA
WINTER
EVENTS GUIDE
PIPIRI JUNETE HAERENGA - JOURNEY1 June - 27 July, Mon - Fri: 9am- 4.30pm, Sat: 10am - 2pm The Arts Village, 1240 Hinemaru StreetA Matariki exhibition showcasing works by Rotorua artists.
Free artsvillage.org.nz
THE MĀORI SIDESTEPSTuesday 4 & Wednesday 5 June, 7pmEnergy Events Centre, Rotorua
Get ready for a night of hilarity as some of your favourite songs get turned on their head in a mix of satirical skits and crooning goodness.
From $20 via ticketmaster.co.nz @TheMaoriSideStepsSeries
MATARIKI GLOW SHOWThursday 6 June, 10am, 11.30am & 6pmFriday 7 June, 10am & 11.30am | Energy Events Centre, RotoruaA giant scale glow-in-the-dark puppet show of Māori myths and legends.
$10.50 via ticketmaster.co.nz glowshow.co.nz
THE TARAWERA ERUPTION Saturday 8 June, 10.30am, 12pm & 2pmRotorua Library, Te Aka MauriReflect on the anniversary of the Tarawera eruption by watching Rotorua Stories movie that was previously shown at Rotorua Museum.
Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz
TUHOURANGI AHUREISunday 9 June, 10am | Apumoana Marae, 27 Tarawera RoadA celebration of Tuhourangitanga & commemorations of the Tarawera eruption.
Free @TuhourangiTribalAuthority
TRADITIONAL MĀORI ARTS AND CRAFTSMonday 24 – Friday 28 June | Te Puia, Hemo RoadLive tā moko demonstrations, tā moko lectures, tamariki activities and Matariki lectures.
Free for locals with ID and proof of local residency nzmaci.com
CARING FOR TAONGA TALK Thursday 27 June, 12pm - 1pmView some of Rotorua Museum’s taonga collection and learn about how to care for your own taonga at home.
Free, bookings required rotoruamuseum.co.nz
TE REO WAINENE O TUASWEET STORIES OF YESTERYEARFriday 28 June, 3 sessions: 9.30am, 11am & 1pmRotorua Library, Te Aka MauriTe reo Māori storytelling kaupapa with Joe Harawira, Chey Milne & Tamati Waaka delivering captivating stories about our history.
Free, bookings required for limited spaces rotorualibrary.govt.nz
NGĀ KAI A MATARIKI - THE FOODS OF MATARIKI COMPETITIONSunday 30 June, from 10amRotorua Farmers Market, Te ManawaRotorua hotels and caterers compete to create delicious food showcasing traditional Māori ingredients.
Free to watch @RotoruaFarmersMarket
WEAVING WAHAKURA DEMONSTRATIONSaturday 29 June, 10am | Te Rūnanga Tea HouseLearn about safe sleeping for babies and see how wahakura (woven bassinets) are made.
Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz
HONGONGOI JULYTE ARAWA SECONDARY SCHOOLS KAPA HAKA COMPETITIONFriday 5 July, 8am - 5pm | Energy Events Centre, RotoruaShowcasing traditional and contemporary kapa haka performances.
Ticket prices apply @RotoruaEvents
MATARIKI CRACK THE CODE ACTIVITY TRAILSaturday 6 - Sunday 21 July | Collect trail from Rotorua iSiteCrack the secret code and go in the prize draw.
Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz
MATARIKI DROP-IN CRAFTSMonday 8 - Friday 12 July & Monday 15 - Friday 19 July, 10am - 2pm Pop Up Shop, 1201 Eruera Street Paint Matariki rocks in week one and plant seedlings to take home in week two.
Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz
SONG CLOUD Wednesday 3 - Sunday 21 July, 5pm - 10pm Te Manawa, Corner of Hinemoa & Tutanekai StreetsWalk through the long white cloud to experience an immersive sound and light celebration of Aotearoa and Matariki.
Free creativerotorua.org.nz
COLOUR THE NIGHTThursday 11 July, 5.30pm - 8.30pmVarious locations around Rotorua CBDWrap up warm and explore several inner city venues that will come alive with music, art, performance & light for Matariki.
Free artsvillage.org.nz
MĀRAMATAKA WITH REREATA MAKIHA Thursday 18 July, 6pm | Rotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri Learn more about the Māramataka (traditional Māori lunar calendar) from leading authority Rereata Makiha (Te Mahurehure, Te Arawa).
Gold coin koha, bookings required rotorualibrary.govt.nz
MATARIKI XFriday 26 July, 9am - 10pm | Energy Events Centre, RotoruaCallaghan Innovation’s inspiring Māori economy event for business leaders.
From $95 callaghaninnovation.govt.nz/matarikix
PIPIRI JUNEROTORUA MUSEUM ART AWARDS 2019 Entries open until 30 SeptemberAnnouncing the biennial Art Awards and calling all Bay of Plenty artists to enter works in any medium, including digital/moving image.Fantastic prizes to be won.
Entry fees apply rotoruamuseum.co.nz/artawards
AT THE CREST Until 10 July 2019, 9am - 5pm weekdaysRotorua Lakes Council, GalleriaPaintings by Rotorua local, Dr. Wilfred Stanley Wallis (1891-1957).
Free @CreativeRotorua
ROTORUA BLUES FESTIVAL Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 June | Various Rotorua locations28 talented bands celebrating live Blues music. From $35 bopblues.com
PINHOLE CAMERA WORKSHOPSSunday 9 June, 3 Workshops: 10.30am, 12pm and 1.30pm Children’s Art House, Government GardensAn adult and child workshop where youwork together to produce a photo.
$5 per pair (adult & child) via eventfinda.co.nz rotoruamuseum.co.nz
70TH NATIONAL OPEN & MASTERS INDOOR BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPSSaturday 8 - Saturday 15 June | Energy Events Centre, RotoruaWatch the top bowlers from around New Zealand in this national championship.
Free to watch nzindoorbowls.co.nz
TWEED RIDESunday 9 June, 2pm | Around central RotoruaGet yourself some tweed & come #ridewithus on a stylish Sunday ride!
Free, registration essential @CywayRotorua
THE CREATION OF SPECIAL EFFECTS Thursday 13 June, 5.30pmTe Rūnanga Tea House, Government GardensA talk from visual effects compositor Gareth Dinneen who worked on Oscar-winning King Kong & Avatar films.
$10 Friends members, $15 non-members from Rotorua Lakes Council rotoruamuseum.co.nz
OBSERVING ANOTHER CULTURESaturday 15 June, 2pm | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriMoira Fraser and Ross Becker will share their experiences of living and working in Myanmar for 3 years.
Koha appreciated, no bookings required rotorualibrary.govt.nz
O ROCKSunday 23 June, 9am | Hannahs Bay ReserveA fitness obstacle course with two distances to choose from: 5km or 10km
Free to watch. Tickets to participate $50 orockrotorua.co.nz
DUNK FOR HAROLDSunday 23 June, 10am | Rotorua Aquatic CentreA sponsored ice challenge to raise funds for Life Education Trust.
Free @LifeEducationTrustRotorua
TE AKA MAURI WINTER READING CHALLENGE Monday 24 June - Sunday 4 August | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriA challenge to people under 18 years to read as much as they can and be in to win some fun prizes.
Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz
SLAM ROCK 2019Saturday 29 June, 6pm | Southern Trust Sportsdrome, Queens DriveRotorua’s annual live roller derby extravaganza, fun for the whole family!
From $7 via ticketmaster.co.nz @SulphurCitySteamrollers
HONGONGOI JULYFELIX THE FEARLESS DOG Monday 8 - Saturday 20 July, 10.30am | Blue BathsJoin us on Fly-Valley Farm for another amazing school holiday adventure!
From $10 bluebaths.co.nz
JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Saturday 6 – Sunday 21 July | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriJoin us for some fun activities and events during the School Holidays.
Some events may cost & require booking rotorualibrary.govt.nz
TANABATA’19 JAPANESE STAR CELEBRATIONSunday 7 July, 1pm - 4pm | The Arts VillageOrigami workshops, star quiz, storytelling, songs, Taiko performances, drinks & food.
Free @Tanabata.Japanese.StarFestival
HOLIDAY ART ACADEMYMon 8 - Fri 12 July & Mon 15 - Fri 19 July, 9am - 3pmThe Arts Village, 1240 Hinemaru StreetEnjoy a range of artist taught programmes for 8 to 12 year olds.
$25 per child per day, bookings required artsvillage.org.nz
ROTORUA HOME AND LIFESTYLE SHOWFriday 12 - Sunday 14 July, 10am - 5pm (Fri & Sat), 10am - 4pm (Sun)Energy Events Centre, RotoruaOver three days, the Rotorua Home Show brings the very best in products & services for the home.
$5 @RotoruaHomeandLifestyleShow
AHUREI PASIFIKAMonday 15 - Saturday 20 July | Various Rotorua locations Rotorua comes alive with a variety of events celebrating and connecting Pacific cultures through sport. Culture • Rugby • Kai @RotoruaEvents
MĀORI ALL BLACKS VS FIJI Saturday 20 July, 5pm curtain raiser, 7.35pm main eventRotorua International StadiumThe Māori All Blacks take on the Flying Fijians in this unmissable international rugby clash!
From $15 via ticketek.co.nz allblacks.com
THE HOT-LAKES ROTORUA UKULELE MEETSaturday 27 & Sunday 28 July | Various Rotorua locationsWorkshops and concerts for ukulele groups, bands & enthusiasts.
Ticket prices apply to some events rotoruaukulele.co.nz
HERE-TURI-KOKA AUGUSTWINTER FOREST FESTIVAL
forestfest.co.nz
WE RUN THE FOREST Saturday 3 August | Redwood ForestJoin us in the world famous Redwood Forest for a 5km, 10km or 21km run or walk.
Free to watch Tickets to participate from $35
GRAVEL ROYALE Saturday 3 August | Whakarewarewa ForestChoose between the 17km or 42km course options in this 100% gravel road cycling event.
Free to watch Tickets to participate from $40
WINTER MTB CLASSIC Sunday 4 August | Whakarewarewa ForestThe perfect MTB challenge! Choose between the 15km, 30km or 45km course options
Free to watch Tickets to participate from $35
WHAT’S THE STORY? Sunday 4 August, 2pmTe Rūnanga Tea House, Government GardensBe inspired by unique items from the Rotorua Museum collection then write a short story about your selected object.
Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz
HARCOURTS DANCING FOR HOSPICESaturday 10 AugustEnergy Events Centre, Rotorua20 local identities, 15 weeks of dance training & 1 spectacular show for Hospice!
From $35 rotoruahospice.co.nz
ARTSMADTuesday 13 August, 5.30pm - 7.30pmMonarch Room, Princes Gate HotelA series of fast-paced inspirational presentations by local creatives.
Gold coin koha creativerotorua.org.nz
UNTOLD STORIES OF THE BATH HOUSETuesday 13 August, 5.30pmTe Rūnanga Tea House, Government GardensOn its 111th birthday, hear some fascinating stories about the historic Bath House building, home to Rotorua Museum.
Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz
EEC FAST 5 NETBALLSaturday 17 August, 10am - 5pm | Energy Events Centre, RotoruaStarting with the secondary schools competition at 10am, the fast paced action will continue with seniors from 1pm.
Free to watch sporty.co.nz/rotoruanetball
ROTORUA ROLLER SKATING CLUB MID-YEAR SHOWSaturday 17 August, 6.30pm | Southern Trust SportsdromeA fantastic night showcasing new and experienced local skaters with the theme “A Night at the Movies”.
Ticket prices apply via ticketmaster.co.nz rotoruarollerskating.com
BAY OF PLENTY STEAMERSSunday 18 August, 4.35pmRotorua International StadiumSteamers home game against Waikato in the Mitre 10 Cup.
From $5 - $20 boprugby.co.nz
VOLCANIC ROTORUAThursday 22 August, 5.30pmTe Rūnanga Tea House, Government GardensBrad Scott, Volcanologist, will discuss Rotorua’s volcanic activity & risks.
$10 Friends members, $15 non-members from Rotorua Lakes Council after 24 July rotoruamuseum.co.nz
ROTORUA TOUGH GUY & GAL CHALLENGE Saturday 24 August, 11am | Lakes Ranch, RotoruaTake on the challenge! Original mud run, fun & laughs with friends & family.
Free to watch eventpromotions.co.nz
ROTORUA DOG SHOWSaturday 24 & Sunday 25 August, 8.30am - 4pmRotorua International StadiumCheck out the canines at this annual show where dogs are displayed & judged.
Koha entry
IRMTNZ MUSIC CONCERTSaturday 31 August, 7.30pm - 10.30pm | Rydges Hotel, Fenton StWatch talented musicians perform in many music disciplines to see who takes out the top prizes.
$15 door sales @irmtnz
