Events

The world's premier shearing and woolhandling championship. 2020 marks the 60th anniversary for Golden Shears. It will be a four-day event encompassing novice, junior, intermediate, senior and open shearing ... more

Once again the Royal New Zealand Air Force Band will be out on the road entertaining the masses. Renowned for its electric and stunning performances, “The Air Force on Tour” will take audiences on a wild ride of ... more

Arrive before 8 PM. The gate opens after 7:30. 8PM - introduction, astronomical tour of the henge, watch the sunset and then watch the stars come out, learn about the constellations and asterisms. When is dark we will ... more

Vesa-Matti Leppänen Director/Violin Stephen DePledge Fortepiano J S Bach Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 J S Bach’s Goldberg Variations is a masterpiece. First written for harpsichord, it opens with a beautifully ... more

Come along to one of the best School Galas you will experience - something for everyone! Live entertainment and great food - choose from succulent lamb burgers, butter chicken, nachos, salads plus more. Top it ... more

LET THE GOODTIME ROLL! Continuing a series of good-time music shows in the lower North Island over the next few months, a band that includes original stars from the sixties and seventies hit bands Hogsnort Rupert, ... more

“Love Letters” by A.J. Gurney, which tells the story of the romantic attachment between two Americans, Andrew and Melissa, from their childhood school days and for the next fifty years of their lives. The story is ... more

All you need to know about photographing the night sky. Ever wondered what sort of camera you need to take photos of the night sky, or how to set the camera up for a shot? Here is the course for you. Included with the ... more

Discover the night sky we love from the observatory in the heart of Wairarapa. Every Friday and Saturday. Look through our telescopes, ask any questions and enjoy the famous dark night sky in Wairarapa with us. Peer ... more

A musical jam night led by Grafia, an acronym for "get right away from it all" but involving other local musicians. Grafia is a band of musicians/songwriters who enjoy collaborating in performances, composing and ... more