With so many events, festivals and markets, you’re never short of something to do around the Ashburton District!
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Ashburton Art Gallery- The Word Witch Exhibition
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The exhibition celebrates the release of “The Word Witch” book; an anthology of poems by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by David Elliot
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Ashburton
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Community/General
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Dates:
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05 Dec 2009
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Lyndal Lane
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Phone:
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033081133
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Web:
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ashburtonartgallery.org.nz
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Ski School
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Location:
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Lake Hood
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Sporting
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Dates:
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08 Feb 2010
- 13 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Heather Sim
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Web:
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lakehood.co.nz
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Speed Stopping Demo and Mock Crash
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A speed stopping demonstration and a Mock Crash will be held on the 11th of February down Havelock Street outside St Joseph's School.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Community/General
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Dates:
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11 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Rachael Chapman
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Phone:
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03 307 7784
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Web:
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ashburtondc.govt.nz
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Southern Summer Jam
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An event primarily aimed for past students of NZ Skydiving School, allowing them to return to the school & reunite with old course mates, however all sports jumpers are welcome to attend.
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Location:
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Methven
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Sporting
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Dates:
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11 Feb 2010
- 14 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Colin Aitchson
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Phone:
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+64 21 267 2966
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Tinwald Cycling Club - Track
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Mid Canterbury Harness Racing
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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13 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Ashburton Raceway
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Winterslow 4WD Trip
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A rare opportunity to visit a privately owned NZ High Country Station. Vehicles will be allowed into Three Creeks Hut on Winterslow Station. Fundraiser event for the Methven Heritage Project.
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Location:
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Alford Forest
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Community/General
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Dates:
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13 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Leanne Clemens
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Phone:
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03 302 9666
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Web:
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methvenheritagecentre.co.nz
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The Plains Railway & Museum
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Steam Train Rides and Pioneer Village
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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Community/General
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Dates:
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14 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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David Oakley
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Phone:
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3088916
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Web:
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plainsrailway.co.nz
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Jo Robertson - Drawing
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Exhibition of Drawings in oil,pastel, pencil and charcol . Artist Talk 1.30pm Sunday 14th February Valentines day,all welcome, come along for some bubbles and chocolate with your love.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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Community/General
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Dates:
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14 Feb 2010
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Lyndal Lane
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Phone:
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033081133
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Web:
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ashburtonartgallery.org.nz
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Tinwald Cycling Club Sunday Race Series
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This Sunday’s Programme Race will be in the Terrace Downs / Lake Coleridge area. All new and old cyclists are most welcome, bring along a friend and find out why cycling is taking off
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Location:
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Methven
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Sporting
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Dates:
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14 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Bruce McClelland
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Phone:
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(03) 308 7407
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Web:
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tinwaldcycing.co.nz
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Brazier Properties Girls on Bikes
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The event is a women specific cycling event designed as an introduction to mass participation road cycling events. The courses offered will cater for every level of cyclist, first time to elite.
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Location:
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Methven
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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19 Feb 2010
- 21 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Pete Halligan
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Phone:
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03 578 9700
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Web:
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girlsonbikes.co.nz
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Tinwald Cycling Club - Track - Final Night
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Market Central Ashburton
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Held every Saturday fortnight from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Market Central Ashburton features an eclectic mix of market stalls in the Centre of Ashburton township, adjacent to the Ashburton Farmers Market.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Community/General
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Dates:
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20 Feb 2010
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Note: Held every fortnight
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Contact:
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Janine Sundberg
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Phone:
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(03) 303 6025
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Web:
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ashbiz.co.nz
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Base Cafe Ashburtons Youth venue
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Major opening of the only Youth Venue for Ashburtons Youth to socialise after school and at night.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Concert & Live Music
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Dates:
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20 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Rachel Prendergast
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Phone:
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0274307029
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Ashburton Farmers Market
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The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Community/General
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Dates:
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20 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Trina Jamieson
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Phone:
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03 308 9500
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Web:
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marketground.co.nz
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Mobilehome Extravaganza
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The biggest Mobilehome Show in New Zealand. A must attend event for buyers and sellers.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Community/General
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Dates:
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20 Feb 2010
- 21 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Murray & Bev Meadows
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Phone:
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027 410 0042
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Outrageous Night Out with Robyn Malcolm
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Wine & cheese tasting, fashion show, a talk by Robyn Malcolm, followed by music and dancing. Part of the Girls on Bike event but open for the whole district to enjoy. All welcome.
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Location:
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Methven
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Type:
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Community/General
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Dates:
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20 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Karen Blacklow
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Phone:
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03 303 3151
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Web:
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methveninfo.co.nz/
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Tinwald Cycling Club
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Methven Farmers' Market
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Held every second Sunday morning on the Main Street of Methven, around the Centennial Oak in the Square. Special "Girls' on Bikes" event. Cooking demo at 10:30 and Craft in the Park.
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Location:
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Methven
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Community/General
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Dates:
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21 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Liz McMillan
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Phone:
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03 302 8081
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Web:
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methveninfo.co.nz
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Sue Nicholson "Energy of Spirit Tour"
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Many of you have seen Sue Nicholson's amazing psychic abilities on TV2's Sensing Murder and TV One's Good Morning show.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Community/General
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Dates:
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24 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Roger Farr
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Phone:
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03 307 2010
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Web:
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suenicholson.co.nz
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Alpine Epic - NZ 2010 - Mountain Bike Stage Race
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New Zealand's XC Stage Race Mt Somers to Tekapo.
5 Stage Mountain Bike race, 4 days, 5 stages, 259kms, 5250m of climbing.
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Location:
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Mt Somers
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Sporting
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Dates:
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24 Feb 2010
- 27 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Nick Ross
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Phone:
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021 893 378
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Web:
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alpineepic.co.nz
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Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competiton
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The Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition is an annual event held in late February. Great prizes to be won.
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Location:
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Rakaia
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Sporting
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Dates:
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26 Feb 2010
- 28 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Robyn Jackson
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Phone:
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03 302 7257
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Web:
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rakaiasalmon.co.nz
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Andrew Newton - world famous hypnotist
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Unique Comedy Show appearing at the MSA Club
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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Community/General
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Dates:
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26 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Donna Favel
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Phone:
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3071230
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Web:
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regentcinema.co.nz
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Rowing Regatta
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Location:
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Lake Hood
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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27 Feb 2010
- 28 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Heather Sim
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Web:
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lakehood.co.nz
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The Plains Railway & Museum
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Steam Train Rides and Pioneer Village
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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Community/General
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Dates:
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28 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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David Oakley
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Phone:
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3088916
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Web:
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plainsrailway.co.nz
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Tinwald Cycling Club
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Mid Canterbury Harness Racing
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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28 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Ashburton Raceway
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