April 2010
2010 National Jazz Festival
Date: 1-5 Apr 2010
Venue: Tauranga - Various
City: Tauranga
Two international music legends, a new jazz fusion club, the premiere of a project marrying music to historic New Zealand film footage, and a tribute to “the greatest female jazz/pop singer of the 20th century” feature in the 48th National Jazz Festival in Tauranga in April 2010.
Heritage Park Motor Show
Date: 4 Apr 2010
Venue: Whangarei Museum & Kiwi House @ Heritage Park
City: Whangarei
The whole park comes to life - The Museum and Kiwi House the School House and the Clarke Homestead at Heritage Park, the clubs throw open their doors and welcome visitors to see the treasures insides their sheds. From vintage tractors, stationary steam engines of all ages and sizes to radio equipment used in the war.
Motor Bikes and Cars of all shapes, sizes and ages on display.
Train Rides – Steam and miniature
Bullock sled rides and other fun rides
Exhibitors – Food Stalls
Face painting
Website:
www.whangareimuseum.co.nz
Carole King and James Taylor: Troubadour Reunion World Tour
Date: 10 Apr 2010
Venue: Vector Arena
City: Auckland
Iconic recording artists Carole King and James Taylor will perform live at the Vector Arena in Auckland
This once-in-a-lifetime event brings together two of the most beloved singer/songwriters for a rare concert experience.
The two-hour shows will feature a breadth of material including songs they performed during their 1970 debut show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, which helped propel them both to the world stage.
The idea for the ‘Troubadour Reunion' tour came together in 2007 after King and Taylor performed at the famed Los Angeles venue for the first time since 1970 to celebrate the Troubadour's 50th Anniversary.
New Zealand fans will be able to experience what was created on that magical evening in 2007.
Nearly four decades after helping define the singer-songwriter movement, King and Taylor will tour together with the original band-mates guitarist Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, drummer Russ Kunkel and bassist Lee Sklar, famous in their own right as ‘The Section'.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to see two of the world's most renowned singer songwriters perform together on stage.
Website: www.classicfighters.co.nz
Kelly Clarkson - Auckland
Date: 11 Apr 2010
Venue: Vector Arena
City: Auckland
Kelly Clarkson, the first ‘American Idol', is bringing her 'All I Ever Wanted' tour to Auckland's Vector Arena, Sunday April 11th 2010.
With special guest, American singer Eric Hutchinson.
Kelly Clarkson became the first winner of American Idol in 2002 and since then her records have been widely successful and she has truly broken away from the Idol mould.
Her second album 'Breakaway' spent 52 weeks in the top 10, and was certified 6 x Platinum. It was Breakaway that earned Clarkson her two Grammy Awards; one for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance” and “Best Pop Vocal Album.”
Clarkson has sold more than twenty million records worldwide making her the highest-selling Idol winner in history. Eight of her singles have made it to the Top Ten and she has won two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, two MTV Awards and 11 Billboard Awards; and even been nominated for a CMA Award.
Fans can look forward to hearing all of her hits from Since You've Been Gone, Because of You and My Life Would Suck Without You, to a few surprises such as covers from the likes of Kings of Leon and Patsy Cline to the White Stripes.
ECHO Walking Festival - Howarth Memorial Wetland Walk and Paddle Boat Ride
Date: 15 Apr 2010
Venue: Te Aroha i-SITE Visitor Centre
City: Te Aroha
Region: Hamilton - Waikato
Experience the beauty of the Wetlands during autumn with an informative walk led by the Fish and Game Society, then take a leisurely trip up to the Waihou River on the 100 year old paddleboat - the 'Otunui' - (allow 40 mins).
Duration is 1 hour. Track grading: 1.
Register online at www.echowalkfest.org.nz or phone Te Aroha I-SITE on 07 884 8052.
Enjoy 20 great walks, all guided, across the Southern Coromandel and Kaimai areas during the ECHO Walking Festival, 10 - 18 April 2010.
Website: http://www.tearohanz.co.nz/
Netball: ANZ Championship 2010 - Steel v Firebirds
Date: 19 Apr 2010
Venue: Stadium Southland
City: Invercargill
The Southern Steel play the Queensland Firebirds in this game of the 2010 ANZ Championship Netball competition at Stadium Southland in Invercargill.
Final game time TBC.
The ANZ Championship is an action packed netball competition featuring five teams from Australia and five teams from New Zealand, with some of the world's best netballers in action.
Over 14 rounds, the 10 teams will play their home country rivals twice and play teams from across the Tasman once. The top four teams after the home and away season will contest the ANZ Championship Finals Series.
All matches will be screened live on SKY Sport.
The Melbourne Vixens are the current champions, defeating the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the 2009 final.
Website: http://www.netballnz.co.nz
Lest We Forget ANZAC Commemorative Weekend - Nelson
Date: 24 Apr 2010
Venue: Founders Heritage Park
City: Nelson
Dramatix Theatre Development Trust presents the 3 annual 'Lest We Forget ANZAC Commemorative Weekend' event at Nelson's Founders Park on April 24th and 25th 2010.
2010's emphasis will be on ‘Prisoners of War' with a specially built replica POW camp in the Energy centre, complete with prisoner escape attempts and patrolling soldiers.
Also there will be two plays performed with a POW theme based on local stories.
Rugby: Super 14 - Highlanders v Waratahs
Date: 30 Apr 2010
Venue: Rugby Park
City: Invercargill
The Otago Highlanders play the New South Wales Waratahs in this game of the 2010 Rebel Sport Super 14 Rugby Competition in Invercargill.
The Super 14 is the southern hemisphere's top international club rugby championship. Four teams from Australia, five teams from New Zealand and five teams from South Africa play against each other over a period of fourteen weeks from February – May 2010.
Teams are awarded points for winning a match and additional bonus points for scoring four or more tries in a match, or for losing by seven or fewer points. The top four teams after the regular season progress on to the semi finals.
The Bulls ( South Africa) are the current super 14 champions, defeating the Waikato Chiefs in the 2009 final.
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