Eastland Events
1 - 31 October, Women's Work Art Exhibition, Gisborne
Held in the former mens-only Poverty Bay Club, the theme for this month's inaugural Women's Art exhibition is 'Women only'. Touted as the biggest women only art exhibition in the country, the expo has more than 120 female artists showing 250 art works and award categories include paint, sculpture, mixed media and Maori art.
Venue: Poverty Bay Club
12 October, Te Unga Mai - the arrival
Te Unga Mai acknowledges our voyaging traditions and commemorates the first formal meeting between the Tangata Whenua of Turanganui a Kiwa and Lieutenant James Cook and his Endeavour crew. Two nostalgic excursions will take place from Poverty Bay Club. One aboard New Zealand's only WA165 to Young Nicks Head and the other aboard the restored pilot boat MV Takitimu. Both trips will feature tales from times gone by local historians.
Steam Train Wa165 Special offer of $10 for children adults $30.
17 - 18 October, Poverty Bay Agricultural & Pastoral Show, Gisborne
The region displays its best agricultural and pastoral produce.
Venue: A & P Showgrounds Main Rd, Makaraka
Call Derek Allan at 06 868 6084 for more information.
25 October, Steam Train WA165
Steam Train WA165 is headed for Young Nicks Head.
25 October, Gwaloop Cycle Challenge
The gruelling Gwaloop Cycle Challenge (as famous for its scenery as its physical challenge) is extended this year to include a Mini Loop Race for over 13 year olds and a Kids Loop Race for those 13 and under.
Labour Weekend, Gisborne Wine & Food Festival
Great atmosphere, live music, fine wines and gourmet cuisine. Tickets are limited and cost $60 (including bus pass) per person.
Phone Gisborne i-SITE on 0800 447 267 or visit www.gisbornenz.com
15 November, Piano Accordion Concert
Join the Cordaires from Auckland and local artistists for an evening fundraiser for the Opotiki Deluxe Theatre. For more information, call 07 315 6319. Tickets: $3 Children, $7 Adult, or $12 for two Adults.
Venue: De Luxe Theatre, Church Street, Opotiki
28 December, Annual Opotiki Rodeo
This annual event features spectacular horse and western type events and is commended by the competing cowboys & girls to be one of the best in New Zealand. There are amusements, food and drink stands, and clothing and tack (saddlery), available for purchase. Great entertainment for all ages.
Cost: Adult $15, Child $5, Family $35
Venue: Opotiki Rodeo Grounds, St John Street, Opotiki
29 December - 1 January, Rhythm and Vines 08, Gisborne
Don't miss this opportunity to participate in this three day music extravaganza. Highlights include Santogold, Late Of The Pier, DJ Nu-Mark, Cut Copy, The Cribs, DJ Switch, Ladi 6, Aquasky, South Rakkas Crew,
Venue: Waiohika Estate and BW Campgrounds