Calendar

FREE Movie Night at Rangiora RSA

Join us for a free movie night featuring 'A Simpler Way: Crisis as Opportunity' at Rangiora RSA. Enjoy a drink and catch up with members before the movie starts at 5:20pm.

Monthly Glow Social

Join GLOW (Global Locals of Waimakariri) for our monthly social! Meet new friends from diverse cultural backgrounds at The Plough Hotel in Rangiora.

Kaiapoi Waitangi Day 2026

Join us for a day of community, culture, and connection at Trousselot Park, Kaiapoi. Enjoy kapa haka, cultural performances, live music, hāngī, speeches, children’s activities, food trucks, market stalls, and more!

Summer Plant and Crop Swap

Join us for the Summer Plant and Crop Swap where you can bring plants, seedlings, and produce to swap. Enjoy sharing experiences and volunteering opportunities while having tea and biscuits. Cost: A gold coin koha. Please register if you will be attendin

Love on the Dancefloor

A Rock'n roll ball featuring live music from Zack Johnson & Flip Side. Enjoy an evening of dancing and entertainment.

Markham Street Festival

Join us on Amberley’s Historic Markham street for a festival like no other! We are closing the road for a street party that will be THE Summer festival of the Hurunui. You don’t want to miss this!

Waimakariri Country Musical Festival

The Festival is a time to enjoy Country Music, featuring a variety of artists, singing, and playing favourite songs. It includes opportunities for 'walk-ups' and special guest artists, celebrating country music. Tickets on Sale ONLY at venue, Eftpos available onsite (No Cash Out), No Paywave or Credit Cards Accepted

Games and Puzzle Night

Join us for a fun-filled evening of games and puzzles at the Rangiora RSA. Bring your favorite game or puzzle to share, and feel free to swap with others. All are welcome!

Ceramic Workshop Time Bank Waimakariri

Join Monique and Vicki at Dudley Park Pavilion to learn how to make a slab vase. All materials provided. Registration is essential due to limited spaces. $15 TBW members/ $20 non member.

Rangiora Community Patrol Safer Plates

Join us for a community event to secure your number plates with security screws. Help prevent theft while supporting the patrol. The patrol would like to thank Pak'nSave for their continuing support. Cost is $5 per car.

Teddy Bears Picnic

Join the Teddy Bears picnic at Victoria Park, hosted by the Rangiora Lioness club. Enjoy stalls, coffee carts, sausage sizzles, bouncy castles, and facepainting. A fun fundraiser for the local Plunket group. This event is aimed at the younger children. Gold coin entry, bring cash for stalls. Parental Supervision required.

Boyle River: Locals Family Day Fundraiser

Join the Boyle River team for a locals whānau day with proceeds supporting the North Canterbury Alpine Trust. Enjoy a day of fun and community engagement. Tickets from $10.00 to $30.00.

Healthy Living Meet-Up

Join us for a Free Meet-Up, centred around "Healthy Living" and all that might mean to people. Includes opportunities for people to mention their own supportive health practices, share ideas and inspiration and for health practitioners of all kinds to deliver brief educationals. It concludes with announcements made about any paid events or workshops happening in the area in the month ahead, that puts health and wellbeing at the centre.

Waimak United FC Mini Dribblers - Term 1 2026

An 8-week football programme for young players (2 to 4 years) to develop skills through fun activities. Sessions are held weekly at MainPower Stadium. Limited spaces available, registration required. Cost: $92 per term ($11.50 per session). info@waimakunited.org.nz

Ohoka Farmers’ Market

Join the real food revolution and eat your way to good health.

Rangiora Church Street Market

Community Market, Car Boot Sale & Cafe in Rangiora

Oxford Craft Market

Oxford Farmers Market

Friendly Farmers’ Market in Oxford.