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KUTAI FEST – Waipapakauri Hotel

Sunday, 1st June 2025

We will be running TWO Separate competitions for the day. SHELLING COMP & FRITTA COMP. This is a family friendly event, all contestants must be 16 and over and any spectators or contestants under 18 must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian as we are a licensed premises.

HUI TĀNE National Māori Men’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference 2025

Sunday, 1st June 2025 – Tuesday, 3rd June 2025

Join us from July 1-3, 2025, at Te Rangi Aniwaniwa, Te Hiku o te Ika for a transformative experience dedicated to the mental health and the wellbeing of Tāne Māori.

Events Calendar

May 2025

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • FREE Xero Booster Sessions
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
  • Minecraft Fridays @ Kaitāia Library
  • Breathwork, Meditation & Movement with Meditate with Matt
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
3
  • Kaitaia Markets
  • Mangonui Craft Market
  • Fermented Food Workshop #1
  • Engagement Session for Proposed Changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (the Māori Land Act 1993).
  • Raranga Harakeke Wānanga – Weave, Learn, Connect
  • Hilarious Comedy Hipnosis Show in Kaitaia: Fun For All Ages!
  • Kaitaia Metal Fest 4
4
  • Fermented Food Workshop #2
  • Kaitāia Roller Skating Fun
5
  • Mainly Music for Preschoolers
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
6
  • Te Reo me ona Tikanga
  • Age Concern Ronnie Gardiner Method Exercise Class
  • Feed My Lambs - Supportive Mothers Group
  • Kaitaia Play Gym for 0-5yrs
  • Anō Anō Mend and Make Drop-in Session
  • Peekaboo Quiz Night
  • Koni Dance Classes
  • Awaken the Soul: Mystic Nights
7
  • Gold Coin Waka Ama
  • Playgroup & Mainly Music
  • Cooking on a Budget
  • Grey Power Meeting
  • Te Oranga Pūmau: Podiatry - All about feet & Whakapiri Ora introduction
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • Guided Meditation & Breathwork Group
  • Te Kapa Haka o Te Rarawa - all welcome!
8
  • Yoga/Stretch Class - Te Hiku Sports Hub
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • Aqua Rhythmic Movement Class
  • Storytime at Te Ahu Library
  • Horeke Hunting Club Annual Competition Kick Off
  • FREE EXCEL Workshop for beginners
  • Māra kai mō te tāngata: Gardening for the people workshop
  • Whittling Well with The Upcycle Space
  • Freedom Market
  • The sewing studio with Joanne Bently
  • Darts Night at Waipapakauri Hotel
  • Kelvin Cruickshank LIVE - 'The Language of Spirit' Tour
  • Takahue Hall Badminton
9
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
  • Minecraft Fridays @ Kaitāia Library
  • Breathwork, Meditation & Movement with Meditate with Matt
  • Ladies Night Out
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
10
  • Kaitaia Markets
  • Mangonui Craft Market
  • Friendly Chess Games
11
12
  • Mainly Music for Preschoolers
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
13
  • Te Reo me ona Tikanga
  • Age Concern Ronnie Gardiner Method Exercise Class
  • Feed My Lambs - Supportive Mothers Group
  • Kaitaia Play Gym for 0-5yrs
  • Anō Anō Mend and Make Drop-in Session
  • Peekaboo Quiz Night
  • Koni Dance Classes
14
  • Gold Coin Waka Ama
  • Playgroup & Mainly Music
  • Cooking on a Budget
  • Te Oranga Pūmau: Medications Workshop
  • Subject Progress Conference
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • Te Kapa Haka o Te Rarawa - all welcome!
15
  • Yoga/Stretch Class - Te Hiku Sports Hub
  • Brain Injury Support Group
  • Monthly Age Concern Meeting
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • Aqua Rhythmic Movement Class
  • Storytime at Te Ahu Library
  • FREE EXCEL Workshop for beginners
  • Māra kai mō te tāngata: Gardening for the people workshop
  • Whittling Well with The Upcycle Space
  • Freedom Market
  • The sewing studio with Joanne Bently
  • Pool Night at Waipapakauri Hotel
  • Takahue Hall Badminton
16
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • FREE Xero Booster Sessions
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
  • Minecraft Fridays @ Kaitāia Library
  • Breathwork, Meditation & Movement with Meditate with Matt
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
17
  • Kaitaia Markets
  • Financial Skills Workshop for Community Organisations
  • Mangonui Craft Market
  • Pruning Workshop At Anne West Kindergarten
  • Whanau vibes
18
  • Te Mauri O Te Ha Breathwork Journey Workshop
19
  • Mainly Music for Preschoolers
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
20
  • Te Reo me ona Tikanga
  • Age Concern Ronnie Gardiner Method Exercise Class
  • Feed My Lambs - Supportive Mothers Group
  • Kaitaia Play Gym for 0-5yrs
  • Anō Anō Mend and Make Drop-in Session
  • BPW MEETING
  • Peekaboo Quiz Night
  • Indoor Bowls - all welcome!
21
  • Gold Coin Waka Ama
  • Playgroup & Mainly Music
  • Cooking on a Budget
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • Guided Meditation & Breathwork Group
  • Te Kapa Haka o Te Rarawa - all welcome!
22
  • Yoga/Stretch Class - Te Hiku Sports Hub
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • Aqua Rhythmic Movement Class
  • Storytime at Te Ahu Library
  • FREE EXCEL Workshop for beginners
  • Māra kai mō te tāngata: Gardening for the people workshop
  • Whittling Well with The Upcycle Space
  • Freedom Market
  • Bombing Competition
  • The sewing studio with Joanne Bently
  • Darts Night at Waipapakauri Hotel
  • Takahue Hall Badminton
23
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • Te Ara o Hiwa i te Rangi
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
  • Minecraft Fridays @ Kaitāia Library
  • Breathwork, Meditation & Movement with Meditate with Matt
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
24
  • Kaitaia Markets
  • Mangonui Craft Market
  • Friendly Chess Games
25
26
  • Floral Art Club - Kaitāia
  • Mainly Music for Preschoolers
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
27
  • Te Reo me ona Tikanga
  • Age Concern Ronnie Gardiner Method Exercise Class
  • Feed My Lambs - Supportive Mothers Group
  • Kaitaia Gymnastics Kids Play Gym
  • Anō Anō Mend and Make Drop-in Session
  • Peekaboo Quiz Night
  • Indoor Bowls - all welcome!
28
  • Gold Coin Waka Ama
  • Playgroup & Mainly Music
  • Cooking on a Budget
  • FREE Wahine Hauora Evening Clinic
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • Te Kapa Haka o Te Rarawa - all welcome!
29
  • Yoga/Stretch Class - Te Hiku Sports Hub
  • Autism Support Group Hui
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • Aqua Rhythmic Movement Class
  • Storytime at Te Ahu Library
  • Whittling Well with The Upcycle Space
  • Freedom Market
  • The sewing studio with Joanne Bently
  • Pool Night at Waipapakauri Hotel
  • Takahue Hall Badminton
30
  • 3 Day Insight Awareness Meditation Retreat
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • FREE Xero Booster Sessions
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
  • World Smokefree Day
  • Handicraft Hour at Kaitāia Library
  • Minecraft Fridays @ Kaitāia Library
  • Breathwork, Meditation & Movement with Meditate with Matt
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
31
  • 3 Day Insight Awareness Meditation Retreat
  • Taipa Speedway: Annual King's Birthday/Percy Poharama Memorial 2 Day Meet
  • Kaitaia Markets
  • Mangonui Craft Market
  • Repair Cafe at MenzShed
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KUTAI FEST – Waipapakauri Hotel

Sunday, 1st June 2025

We will be running TWO Separate competitions for the day.

SHELLING COMP - Starts at 1.30PM. 1 Person per Entry. Limited Entries - First in first served. E-mail us to secure your spot!
This is a competition of speed, finesse and skill. You will be racing against other contestants to shell and present 12 mussels in a half shell as fast as you can. You will be judged on your shelling speed and appearance of your presented kutai. The winner of each round will advance to the next round, losers will have one more chance for redemption. Rounds will continue until we have the Ultimate Kutai Shelling Champion of the FFN!!

FRITTA COMP - Starts at 2PM. 1 Person per entry, LIMITED to 12 contestants. First in, first served. E-mail us to secure your spot. You must bring your own cooker and utensils and your own dry ingredients. Batter must be made on site during the competition. 24 unshelled mussels will be provided. You must shell your mussels and cook 10 fritters within an hour. You will be judged on taste, texture and appearance of fritters. This is the Ultimate FFN Kutai Fritta Comp and bragging rights for the year could be yours. There are also some sweet prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and there will also be a PEOPLES CHOICE award.

Prize Giving will commence after all competitions have ended. You must be present to receive your prize.

This is a family friendly event, all contestants must be 16 and over and any spectators or contestants under 18 must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian as we are a licensed premises.

Please register by e-mailing us at Waipapakaurihotel@hotmail.com
Include your name, the event you are registering for, your age.

Contestant t-shirts are available for $25, you must pay when you register if you'd like a contestant tee, cut off for contestant tees is 19th May.

PMs will not be taken as registrations.

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HUI TĀNE National Māori Men’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference 2025

Sunday, 1st June 2025 – Tuesday, 3rd June 2025

It’s time.
After more than a decade, we’re bringing Māori men back together to wānanga, connect, and rebuild the movement. This isn’t about fixing you, it’s about finding strength in the kaupapa, in each other and reminding ourselves who we are.
“We are still losing too many brothers to cultural disconnection, drugs and alcohol, violence, incarceration, depression & suicide. There are many good programmes around Aotearoa, but our networks have frayed, and our connections have been lost. We need to bring good people and good kaupapa back to the table, rebuild the network and re-establish the connections. We need our brothers to know that we care about them, and we will be here for them, hakoa ko wāi hakoa nō hea tū te ao, tū te pō” - Hone Harawira
🗓️ Highlights include:
🔥 Kōrero from Hone Harawira, Mike King, and Dave Letele.
💬 Workshops on the real stuff - violence, addiction, identity, healing.
🎣 Fishing comps, Tāne Olympics, Hakari, and a night to celebrate us.
📍 Te Rangi Aniwaniwa, Te Hiku o te Ika
📅 July 1–3, 2025

Bring your brothers. Bring your truth. Let’s wānanga.

Register here

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