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October 2010

New Zealand Youth Jazz Orchestra
Date: 1 October 2010
Venue: Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre
City: Upper Hutt

For the fourth successive year the New Zealand Youth Jazz Orchestra will perform in concert at the Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre. This concert will be the first in a short North Island concert tour being undertaken by the orchestra.

Selected by a New Zealand wide audition, this exceptionally talented group of musicians including vocalists represents the best of New Zealand's young jazz musicians.

The orchestra's programme will feature a wide selection of big band jazz material in traditional and contemporary styles. As demonstrated in past years, the concert promises to be a great evening's entertainment for the whole family.

World Deaf Squash Championships
Date: 4 - 10 Oct 2010
Venue: SquashGym Palmerston North
City: Palmerston North

Deaf squash players from around the world converge on Palmerston North to compete in the 5th World Deaf Squash Championships. Play begins on Monday 4 October and continues through until Sunday 10 October.

All games take place at SquashGym, Linton Street, Palmerston North. Entry for spectators is free of charge, and supporters are encouraged to check out the action!

 

Wanakafest 2010
Date: 20 - 23 Oct 2010
Venue: Wanaka Lake Front
City: Wanaka

Join us for a fantastic, fun filled, four day festival in the most beautiful part of New Zealand.

Come and get involved in some of our exciting events including New Zealand's only Urban Downhill Mountain Biking Race, or a fashion show spectacular which show cases the regions brightest fashion talents.

The options are endless through-out the festival with fun activities for all the family. A bouncy castle on the lake front, the polar plunge, the cardboard boat race or the famous street parade are just some of the great family activities that will keep the young ones entertained.

A food and wine fair, with some of central Otago's famous wines and delicious foods, is a great way to spend the day while listening to some fantastic free music on the lake front.

Not only will you be having a great time but any profit made from the festival goes straight back into the Wanaka communtiy where the Wanakafest trust strives to provide facilities for the whole community to enjoy.

 

2010 Dunlop Targa
Date: 25 - 30 Oct 2010
Venue: New Plymouth
City: New Plymouth

2010 Dunlop Targa will bring us from Auckland, across the North Island of New Zealand, all the way down to Wellington. There will be six days of competition with approx 750kms of closed stages. We will be staying in New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Wellington.

 

Villa Maria Cult-Couture 10
Date: 29 Oct 2010
Venue: TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre
City: Auckland

Be taken to fantastical places with Manukau's premier fashion event. An evening of sartorially inspired spectacle, the Villa Maria Cult-Couture awards combine theatre, music, dance and fashion to dramatic effect. Featuring performances by J. Williams, Tina Cross, Jackie Clarke, Suzie Lynch and Taisha as The Ladykillers, Sola Rosa and more!

Join us for this one-night-only show where fashion and art share the spotlight in a celebration of originality and innovation.

 

Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival
Date: 29 Oct - 7 Nov 2010
Venue: New Plymouth
City: New Plymouth

Once again the Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival is jam packed with outstanding quality, innovation, expertise, and leisure and pleasure opportunities.

Here are just some of the things on offer during the 2010 Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival:

* 49 of New Zealand's most stunning gardens open for viewing
* a vertical garden growing on the side of the festival's office building
* jazz and wine in gardens
* guest speakers
* floral design demonstartion
* steam train journey
* bus tours
* guided walks
* guest speakers

 

Champ Wag 'n Walk
Date: 31 Oct 2010
Venue: Waitangi Park
City: Wellington

Champ Wag ‘n' Walk is the premier dog walking event for your dog... and your family! It's a fun family day out with your dog at Waitangi Park and involves walking your dog with other dog lovers.

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