Friday

Beatroots, The Matakana Village Pub, 5:00 p.m.

All summer long every weekend Fridays and Saturdays.

Live music is back at The Matakana Village Pub, introducing a great selection of DJs, bands and musicians to crank your weekend across all styles including beats, roots, rock and summer vibes. It's your place for live music this summer.

Saturday

Smoke on the Coast, Whangateau Holiday Park, 9:00 a.m. 

35 Teams will battle off for the honour of being named barbequing 'Grand Champion' by preparing and cooking over wood or charcoal seven categories of meat/protein. Plus, you can see the final round of the inaugural NZ Steak Cook-off association to decide the winner of SCA NZ 2020. Both the actual cooking and judging will be open to the public. Teams are competing for a minimum cash pool of $8,000.00 plus extra prizes from very generous sponsors.

White Chapel Jak Rescheduled, The Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 6:00 p.m.

It’s time to celebrate the return of White Chapel Jak, who kick-off their “Return of the Jak - Here’s to us Nu Zuland!” live music tour. All tickets purchased for the 5th September will be automatically transferred to 5th December.

The Dirty Happys, The Tahi Bar + Kitchen, 7:00 p.m.

Head along to the Tahi for a great night of vibey, groovy music. New local band The Dirtys Happy's cover lots of bands adding their reggae marinade and soul sauce to them all. Some you might expect, some you might not! 

Sunday   

Pakiri School Christmas Movie Fundraiser, Matakana Cinemas, 4:00 p.m.

Help celebrate 30 years of the classic family holiday movie, Home Alone, and raise money for Pakiri School. Buy tickets through Matakana Cinemas.

Adult $25 (includes a drink).

Children $20 (includes an ice cream).

Sunday in the Park Christmas work day, Tawharanui Regional Park, 9:00 a.m.

Head along to Tawharanui Regional park this Sunday to help out with a range of activities and tasks which will be advised on the day. A lovely BBQ meal is offered after the work - vegetarian options provided. This is a good chance to socialise with other TOSSI members and there will be some Christmas frivolity! Ho, ho, ho...Wear old clothes, gumboots/sturdy shoes and gardening/work gloves.

Omaha Half Marathon, Omaha Beach, 7:30 a.m.

The Omaha Half Marathon will take you on a PB-making flat, fast and beautiful tour of Omaha Beach and Point Wells. Visit one of NZ’s most stunning white sand beaches, just 45 mins from 

the city.

The DeSotos, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 5:30 p.m.

The DeSotos are excited to announce a return show performing their heartland Americana and country blues at the legendary Leigh Sawmill Cafe.