http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/whatson/ There's a lot happening in North Shore City and our What's On guide covers the latest sports, culture and leisure events. en-nz Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:01:28 GMT actionline@northshorecity.govt.nz actionline@northshorecity.govt.nz http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13027/event/ Torbay Theatre - "Pools Paradise" - a Farce by Philip King. Wednesday 1st July to Saturday 4th July at 8.00pm. No matinees. 2009-07-01-13027-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/12443/event/ 2009-07-02-12443-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/12989/event/ A collection of small quilts by a variety of quilt makers and textile artists. This years challenge - self portraits. 2009-05-26-12989-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13068/event/ North Shore Secondary Schools & Libraries Arts Challenge - An exhibition showcasing art work from both public and private sector, secondary schools with students reflecting the potential of visual art. 2009-06-30-13068-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13066/event/ Contact www.danz.org.nz for bookings & Tour information - CART, in association with DANZ (Dance Aotearoa NZ), introduces the first of three seasons of ground breaking professional dance, with poignant and educational performances from Maori Contemporary Dance Collective Alamira, and New Zealand's premiere integrated dance company Touch Compass. These innovative choreographers and performers will also hold workshops for children and adults alike, including how to tell stories through dance and demonstrating how people of all abilities can experience the joy of movement. 2009-07-01-13066-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13035/event/ Julia Scott - I find myself inexplicably drawn to ideas and images from physics and mathematics. There are just so many individual ingredients that make up a paint. I simply spend time voyaging and seeing with paint, finding and discovering as I go. 2009-06-27-13035-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13052/event/ Evelyn Kawiti - using drawing and watercolour techniques, my work reflects the impact of the loss of Te Reo Maori since 1867 and its consequences for me as a non-speaker. 2009-06-23-13052-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13116/event/ A Atamira Dance Collective and DANZ presentation. A story of love, friendship and separation. Service fees may apply. Group booking discounts. 2009-07-02-13116-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13001/event/ Opening Tues 16th June 5.00pm. Centuries ago the Matariki Stars acted as a navigational beacon for early migration and seasonal changes. Tui Hobson travelled to the Pacific Islands and Taiwan and it was during this period she further explored her ideas on early navigation and migration which confirmed her original theories. The last works are based on her finding which took place over a period of 4 years. 2009-06-16-13001-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13060/event/ New Zealand Art Guild July Exhibition - The exhibition is a celebration and tribute to our land, our people and our culture. 60 artists have come together to create a fantastic artwork called 'Ngatahi' which will be auctioned off on opening night with 100% of the proceeds donated to the Mental Health Foundation. Only together can we come 'Out of the Blue'. 2009-07-01-13060-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13002/event/ Opening 16th June, 5.00pm. Annette Marshall-Dawson's fascination with colour has been the hallmark of her expressive work throughout her career. This collection of paintings come from her imagination and focuses on the use of watercolour, one of her favourite mediums. 2009-06-16-13002-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13051/event/ Juliet Monaghan - A fun and lively exhibition where viewers get to help create the artworks. It includes Artdoku, based on the popular numbers game; the numbers being replaced by colours. As with Sudoku, some puzzles are easy, others more difficult. There are also opportunities for viewers to follow a given set of rules to make their own art works on open canvases, or they can rebel and make up their own rules. Suitable for all ages, individuals and groups. 2009-06-22-13051-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/12973/event/ Stalls and car boot sales selling second hand and new clothing, household items, books, toys, antiques, etc. Also food, jewellery, crafts, produce and more. 2009-07-04-12973-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13036/event/ An exhibition exploring the infinite possibilities of youth art and a new generation of art creators in New Zealand. Hanging Sideways is a collaborative and experimental exhibition over a two week period. Artists are invited to combine their different styles of art making, by painting, spraying and sculpting in the Main Gallery for the first week of the show. It is a forever changing exhibition of new creations and new possibilities. 2009-07-04-13036-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13053/event/ School Sculpture Competition and Exhibition - Year 5-8 North Shore City school children compete to create the most innovative and original ox. Sponsore by the Birkenhead Licensing Trust, with a total prize pool of $2500.00 2009-07-04-13053-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13044/event/ Haydn Concerto - Concert for Oboe 2009-07-05-13044-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13081/event/ Handmade - Vintage - Music - Fun. First Sunday of every month. 2009-07-05-13081-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13128/event/ The Real Art Roadshow is New Zealand's largest travelling art exhibition. The exhibition is housed in a huge truck that unfolds to form a 64 square metre display pavilion. It includes over 60 pieces of original art by a cross-section of New Zealand artists including - Gretchen Albrecht, Martin Basher, Nigel Brown, Shane Cotton, and Jacqueline Fahey. The Roadshow team is determined that no art student, or those who love art, should miss out. 2009-07-06-13128-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/12978/event/ Don't be caught inside this winter with nothing to do. Join us at Sir Peter Blake Marine Education & Recreation Centre in Long Bay for an awesome holiday experience. This is for children from 7-12 years (inclusive). Held on Monday 6th July to Friday 10th July and Monday 13th July to Friday 17th July. Qualified instructors will help you canoe, kayak, rock climb, body board, abseil and test your balance with Stack'em High along with many more outdoor activities. For more information contact the Merc team. 2009-07-06-12978-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13014/event/ To all children (5-13 years old) who love sports and to those that want to learn something new. We have a fabulous fun programme organised for you. We will play lots of games and teach all types of sports, with prizes and giveaways each day. The focus will be on fun activities, participation and team building in a safe positive environment. 2009-07-06-13014-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/12514/event/ Tim Bray Productions. Two brilliant tales from one of the world's leading storytellers. the Emperor's New Clothes - come and laugh at the pompous Emperor who gets swindled by his own pride and foolishness. And the beautiful poignancy of the Ugly Duckling - born into the wrong family, rejected, lost and eventually finding acceptance amongst her own kind 2009-07-06-12514-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13003/event/ Opening 7th July, 5.00pm. Richly textured and luminously layered oil paintings including a mix of figurative nudes, and the saturated, stark hues of the New Zealand coastline. These works portray both types of work in a 'stage like' manner, exaggerating colour, texture and strong contrasts to make the subject appear larger than life to the viewer. 2009-07-07-13003-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13075/event/ A selection of acrylic, ink and watercolour paintings and drawings completed over the last few years, inspired by the beauty of the natural world. 2009-07-07-13075-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/12968/event/ The closing date for entering the Young People's and Junior Choirs Competitions, run by North Shore Performing Arts Competitions Society, is 7th July. The actual date for the competitions is Sunday, 16th August. 2009-07-07-12968-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13129/event/ Back by popular demand! The Harbour Rugby Kids Club is running a July school holiday programme to teach 7-12 year old boys and girls the fundamental skills of rugby in a fun, interactive and safe environment. Kids also get the chance to meet their favourite North Harbour players and explore North harbour Stadium. Plus every child receives a free voucher for the first home game of the season: North Harbour vs Canterbury, 5.30pm Saturday 1st August, North harbour Stadium. Registrations are essential and must be received with payment by Friday 3rd July. 2009-07-08-13129-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13130/event/ Not sure what to do with the kids these July school holidays? Bring them out for an afternoon of rugby. Come down early and watch the teams warm up and stick around afterwards to meet the players and get their autographs. Children under 13 look out for free vouchers to the first home game of the season:QBE Insurance North harbour vs Canterbury, Saturday 1st August, 5.30pm kick off. Please note vouchers are limited and will be given out on a first in first served basis. For ticket information visit our website or phone. 2009-07-08-13130-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/12648/event/ Written by Rodger Hall and starring Stuart Devenie, George Henare and Annie Whittle. It's hard enough to travel by yourself, slightly harder with one's nearest and dearest, but add another couple into the mix and anything can happen 2009-07-09-12648-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/12986/event/ NORTHCOTE ROTARY CLUB'S ANNUAL BOOK FAIR is coming soon. If you are planning to relocate, are downsizing or just don't know what to do with all your pre-loved books, CDs, videos or DVDs, please give us a call and we will happily take them off your hands. We will even come and pick up all donations, big and small, directly from you. All money raised will be used for the well-being of our communities - last year we raised over $23,000 for local projects. 2009-07-09-12986-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/12953/event/ THE HISTORY OF THE BIRKENHEAD COASTLINE. Between Northcote Point and Hellyers Creek. Brian Potter, Vice President, Birkenhead Historical Society 2009-07-10-12953-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13104/event/ Think you know everything about soccer? Then come and test your knowledge and be in to win a 1st prize of $800.00. Fully licensed bar & food available. Remember to wear your soccer shirt and scarf. Professional quzmaster and auction. All proceeds will assist FHM England 11th Grade Soccer team attend the Champions Cup in the Gold Coast in September. 2009-07-10-13104-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13111/event/ Adapted and directed by Amy Maclaine - Viola and her twin brother Sebastian end up in the mysterious city of Illyria when a violent sea storm hits their film set. Viola finds herself caught up in love triangles and a case of mistaken identity. Can she convince Duke, the rock star, to love her like he loves Olivia? Will Viola ever be reunited with Sebastian? 2009-07-10-13111-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13106/event/ Vintage Jazz Band with Lindsay Meech 2009-07-10-13106-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13069/event/ The third of four exhibitions art spaces made available to artists who wish to exhibit in a group environment. Exhibition consists of 10 separate spaces. Wide range of media. 2009-07-11-13069-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13134/event/ For our Kaumatua and Kuia (The elders in our community of all nationalities). Come and experience Matariki, the Maori New Year, celebrating with great food and entertainments. 2009-07-11-13134-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13093/event/ An event to bring North Shore Kaumatua and Kuia together to celebrate Matariki, with food and entertainment provided by local Kapa Haka teams from Glenfield. Registration necessary. 2009-07-11-13093-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13092/event/ This Matariki celebration features traditional and contemporary Maori cuisine, music and Maori films. There will also be live art displays, live bands and entertainment. 2009-07-11-13092-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13037/event/ Inspired by the simplistic composition of a 'Still Life Painting' that is fused with delicate and dominant aesthetics of traditional Japan. Harmonious motifs, represented in a textural surface decoration that is hand dyed, stitched and stretched onto canvas. 2009-07-11-13037-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/12754/event/ The RUN Auckland series is a 6 race FUN RUN & WALK series at a variety of scenic and exciting locations throughout Auckland. The distances for each race are 5km and 10km with the last race also featuring the North Shore City Half Marathon 21km. Over $20,000 in Spot Prizes. Corporate, Family and School Cup Competitions. Series entry specials. Enter online at www.runauckland.co.nz 2009-07-12-12754-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13064/event/ Janice Webb presents: Come and hear the fabulous voices of the pupils of top singing teacher, Janice Webb. With a variety of music from show tunes to opera there is something for everyone, with a dash of dance for good measure! 2009-07-12-13064-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/12649/event/ Deep in the heart of a fantastical forest far, far away lives a family of three bears. These noble bears live a quiet life, happy in their solitude. But their peaceful existence is about to be shattered by the arrival of one little girl! Join our bright light, big city Goldilocks as she takes on nature and discovers that her credit card can't buy her out of every sticky situation! 2009-07-13-12649-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13102/event/ Presented by Kaipatiki Project - A documentary of a true life tale of John Peterson who took a risk and went "organic" in the 1980s. A touching and entertaining portrait of a slightly odd ball farmer. 2009-07-14-13102-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/13097/event/ This two day workshop for adults celebrates Matariki through the teaching of traditional Maori games, such as mu torere, ti-uru, poi toa, ki-o-rahi, tapuae and the construction of manu (kites). The workshop will be presented by Harko Brown - author of "Nga Taonga Taakaro". Spaces are limited. Price includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day and resources to take home. 2009-07-15-13097-TNS http://www.tourismnorthshore.org.nz/id/12954/event/ THE NEW ZEALAND COMMON DOLPHIN. Dr Karen Stockin, Coastal Marine Research Group Massey University 2009-07-17-12954-TNS