Piha Beach - What's Happening?What is happening in Piha, Waitakere NZ 2009 in date order. What is happening in Piha Beach and surrounding Waitakere City (sometimes Auckland if its really exciting or of interest) in 2009 Mistakes happen - even by us! To the very best of our knowledge the following events are happening where and when we have said. If you are travelling a long way to Piha or Waitakere it may pay to double check prior :) Send your EVENT to What's Happening HERE
April '09: Inorganic Collection: Recycle Collection:13th & 27th West Coast Gallery - Old Fire Station Piha Gleam and Glamour by Kaiava Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 4:30pm  Corban Estate Arts Centre 10 Apr - 17 May Corban Estate Arts Centre 10 Apr - 17 May This promises to be theatre like none you have ever experienced before. Don?t miss the opportunity!Only 12 performances at Corban Estate Arts Centre with limited seating at each.
29th Apr: The Rescue Auction @ the Floating Pavillion at the Viaduct.  To help fund this years Huntington Exchange, Piha SLSC is holding an auction at the end of April. There are some fantastic items up for grabs as well as some delicious nibbles - and the first glass is complimentary. The Huntington Exchange provides our young Piha lifeguards with an invaluable learning experience, the benefits of which are returned to the club in spades. We need your support and this is your chance to help. Check out what's up for auction here More details
25th & 26th Apr: 2009 Roaring
40's at Piha - Piha Roaring 40s Entry Form 2009 [546kb]pdf My very favourite weekend in Piha. 
25th April 2pm : Anzac Parade leaves Piha RSA 2pm for Lion Rock
23rd April 7:30pm :Rhythm & Verse @ Lopdell House, Titirangi
 Join us on the Top Floor of Lopdell House for the second of our regular evenings of words and music with some of New Zealand's best poets and local musicians. This month we feature musicians Mandy Patmore and Stan Woodhouse and poets Jane Griffin, Doug Poole, Judith McNeil and Jason Morales. Entry $15 or $10 for Friends of Lopdell House Gallery. Booking is advised, phone 8178087 x 201 or call int the gallery shop.
22nd April 3pm : Celebrate the Waitakere Way and the Best of the West Public Rally and show of community spirit 
Gather at Corban Estate Art Centre, from 3pm, for a march down to Waitakere City Council. This will be a celebration of the Waitakere Way, of the Best of the West, and a chance for the community to strongly and loudly voice their opposition to Government?s abuse of the democratic process, and the loss of Waitakere?s identity within the proposed supercity. There will be local artists and entertainers alongside us, details still to be finalized.
19th April 2pm Artist's Talk by Anthony Davies @ Lopdell House Titirangi  Printmaker Anthony Davies will discuss the works in his exhibition Ten Years After: 1997-2007 currently on show in the main gallery at 2pm.
Free entry. Details and contact for Anthony Davies here
18th April 7:30pm Barnet Hall: Seminar about the ecology of kauri and kauri die-back disease with Dr Bruce Burns and Dr Nick Waipara. Presented by Protect Piha Heritage. Dr Bruce Burns is a recently appointed lecturer in plant ecology at the University of Auckland. He was born in Auckland and has been interested in kauri all his life, publishing on its ecology and the vegetation of kauri forest at Waipoua. Dr Nick Waipara is a biosecurity researcher and planner with Auckland Regional Council. He is an environmental microbiologist, previously working over the past 12 years for three Crown Research Institutes, Landcare Research, HortResearch and AgResearch.
Easter Sunday April 12 @ 7pm: Piha RSA. 'Black Sand Diva New Album Release'  BLACK SAND DIVA - "Westside" Albun Release Party: Jazz. Funk, Soul Fusionists
'Black Sand Diva' celebrate the release of the album CHAMELEON at the best bar West of the Bombay Hills. As a lead up to the official release hooley at Khuja Lounge May 2nd, come celebrate Easter out at Piha and say your fond farewells to summer with a bevvy and fantastic sounds on the deck.... Khuja Lounge, Level 3, 536 Queen St, Auckland CBD
Easter Saturday April 11th Midday: Piha Community Library  Easter Bunny, Face Painting, Easter Egg Hunt etc . . . all at Piha's Community Library
Easter April 10 - 13: Piha SLSC 75th ANNIVERSARY The major 75th anniversary celebrations will be held over Easter 2009. People wishing to receive information can register in the '75th Anniversary' page of our website Piha Surf Life Saving Club on the web here By registering, you will receive information on dates, events and ticket sales.
9th, 10th & 11th Apr: Celebrating 75 Years of Piha Surf Life Saving Celebrating 75 years of Surf Life Saving in Piha Program 9th: Anniversary Dinner @ The Trust Stadium 10th: Past Members Patrol then onto Riverina 11th; Club Day. Competition then BBQ
9th Apr 9am : Growing the Groundswell Discussion and scrutiny of the Government's decision on the Regional Governance model. Open Forum for all community groups, organisations and interested parties. Come and make your voice heard! RSVP/further information to pam@communitywaitakere.org.nz; ph 09 838 7904 Upstairs, Opanuku Studio, Corban Estate Arts Centre. Map and directions here
4th Apr: 2am: Daylight Saving Ends in NZ. 3am becomes 2am. (spring forward and fall back)
3rd - 4th Apr: Corona Super 16 Piha Beach, 6 star event; Interclub Champs; North Island vs South Island Challenge
4th Apr 7:30pm: Film Night - Encore Screening of Rubbings from a Live Man  "Rubbings from a Live Man is listed as one of the top five documentaries of the year from around the world" NZ Herald Time Out Guide
In Rubbings from a Live Man, director Florian Habicht crafts together a flamboyant, tour-de-force exploration of the life and times of the incomparable Warwick Broadhead. Broadhead's career as a performing artists and director has spanned four decades.
In this hybrid documentary Broadhead re-enacts the highest and lowest points of his life through various alter-egos and vignettes that lavish his story upon the screen. Through it all Habicht searches for the soul of his subject and explores the cultures that forged him.
4th Apr 10am - 2pm: Car Boot Sale @ Piha Domain. Fundraiser for Piha Community Library and Piha Kids Charitable Trust (PKTC). Yummy food, lots of stalls, toys and books. To book a stall please phone Marilyn 8128 799. $20 a stall. Donations of toys and books gratefully accepted. Please bring them down to PKCT stall on the day. Car Boot Sales on the Domain are always great fun so see you there.
March '09:  Recycle Collection: 2nd, 16th & 30th Twilight Bowls at Piha Bowling Club 6.30 pm every Friday night - Meals and drinks available
14 March - 5th April : Stix by Taylor P Wood @ West Coast Gallery - Piha Just fabulous West Coast Gallery - Piha Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm or by appointment
Pacifica Arts Village Pacifica Monthly Markets at Corbans Estate Arts Centre
Second Saturday of every month (except March only - will run on the first Saturday of the month) from 12 noon to 5pm. Featuring Pacifica arts, crafts and food.
28th 1-3pm: Civil Defence in Piha @ Barnett Hall, North Piha: Be prepared
 Come along and listen/discuss information to keep yourself safe through some simple preparation and community involvement. This really is a must attend for our whole Community.
28th 8-30pm: Vote Earth !
28 & 29th: Corona Super 16
26th 7-9pm: Civil Defence in Piha @ Barnett Hall: Be prepared Come along and listen/discuss information to keep yourself safe through some simple preparation and community involvement. This really is a must attend for our whole Community.
22nd Mar 1 - 4pm : Rock n' Roll Hop Cranwell Park
Rockabilly Rebels and Recliner Rockers Check out Waitakere Sounds here
22nd Mar 4pm: Piha Ratepayers & Resident's Meeting @ Barnett Hall.
20 - 22nd: Girls Day Out @ ASB Showgrounds
17th Mar 7pm : Empowering Coastal Communities to Adapt to Climate Change @ Piha Surf Life Saving Club FREE With the frequency and ferocity of storms projected to increase, and a possible sea level rise, dune systems will continue to be vulnerable.
13 - 14th: Pasifika Festival - Western Springs  Pasifika Festival takes place March every year. It is one of the largest community events in the South Pacific. It is recognised as an important celebration of the art, culture and lifestyle of Pacific Islands communities of Auckland.
14th Mar: Volcom Stones Surf Tour Qualifier @ Piha Volcom Stone's VQS Fishfinger surf contest is the second event of the 2008/2009 tour, it is a one day event which will be held Saturday 14th March, Piha Beach, Auckland NZ Registration is at 7am and we will be kicking off with the 14 & Under Groms division at 7:30am. Entry in all divisions are limited and filled on a first come first serve basis, early bird catches the worm. Full details here on surf2surf
14th Mar: Art on the Beach @ Piha by Lopdell House
 Art on the Beach 2009 will feature a spectacular laser light display at iconic Lion Rock, Piha. The event will also incorporate a musical lantern performance on Piha Beach beginning at 7.45pm.
In the coming weeks Lopdell House Gallery and the West Coast Gallery in Piha will be offering lantern making workshops. Why not come along and take part in what will be an amazing light spectacle. This event is made possible with the support of the Lion Foundation and Treescape.
8th Mar 4 - 7pm : Blues in the Park Luckens Park
Midge Marsden Band and Stingray Check out Waitakere Sounds here
8th Mar 11:30 : Karekare Horse Races: Yip, that wonderful day 'Karekare Race Day' is back again. Enjoy horse racing on the beach, sweepstake, betting, children's running races, novelty races, food stalls, pony rides and quickfire raffles. Karekare Horse Races Full Programme here Shuttle leaving from Piha Domain from 10am from memory
7th & 8th Mar : Welcome to Heroic Gardens, an Auckland summer garden festival A huge amount of work and growth has happened since Feb 08. We're looking forward to meeting new guests and welcoming back those that came in 08. Last years Heroic Garden at Black Sands, Piha HERE Again West Coast Artists display their art and its all for sale. Helen Duder, Piha local, and her friends will be playing a string quartet on Sunday afternoon. Special $5 entry fee for Anawhata, Piha and Karekare locals. - all profits go to NZ Hospice plus a collection for Rainbow Youth.
7th & 8th 10 - 4pm: Waitakere City Artists : Open Studio Weekend Waitakere City Artists are invited to register for the 5th Annual Open Studio Weekend. The public are invited to visit home studios or cluster groups to: meet locals, see art in action, purchase local artwork, learn about the creative process. A minibus tour is planned. To register please contact: Contact Julie Nash Ph 836 8000 extn 8934. Email Julie Nash
7th & 8th March: Children's Lantern Making Workshop @ Lopdell House Titirangi or Piha 7th March 1 - 5pm at Barnett Hall, Piha Lantern Making so we can join in the lantern walk the following Saturday with Art on the Beach. enquiries Glenys 8128-029
Lopdell House Studio will be open as part of Waitakere City's Open Studio Weekend celebrating the diverse arts community that we have in West Auckland. Come along and make a fish lantern that will glow in the dark and be a part of our Art on the Beach event on Saturday 14 March at Piha Beach.
1st Mar 10am - 3pm: Toddler Day Out and Great Parenting Fair @ Trust Stadium Free, fun and family friendly day focusing on families with under fives. Toddler Day Out and Great Parenting Fair is on again in Waitakere ? a day of free fun for children under five (and their brothers and sisters) as well as their parents , uncles and aunties, grandparents and friends?. Website here
1st Mar 11am - 4pm: Teddy Bear's Picnic - 27th Anniversary If you go out in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise
28th Feb - 01 March: Billabong Grom Series Event Three Piha Beach, Auckland Read surf.co.nz
February '09: Recycle Collection: 2nd & 16th Twilight Bowls at Piha Bowling Club 6.30 pm every Friday night - Meals and drinks available
Pacifica Arts Village Pacifica Monthly Markets at Corbans Estate Arts Centre
Second Saturday of every month (except March only - will run on the first Saturday of the month) from 12 noon to 5pm. Featuring Pacifica arts, crafts and food.
FEB: Bike Wise Month: There's no better time to dust off the bike and start pedalling around the region than Bike Wise Month.
Bike Wise encourages people to enjoy the summer weather by getting out and about on their bikes. It aims to increase participation in cycling and promote safety.
This year Bike Wise has been extended to a month, running from 1 to 28 February. Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and local councils are working together to provide a packed programme of cycling events. Bikewise here
10th Feb - 8 March : Zeke @ West Coast Gallery - Piha The theme of these works is to feature issues that Zeke feels strongly about; such as animals or habitats threatened by an increasingly over-populated world. Paintings and ceramics. Zeke is a west coast icon - his work always surprises, disturbs and delights. West Coast Gallery - Piha
29th Feb 9am-4:30: Helensville A&P Show  The Helensville A&P Association held it's first Show in 1900 - and barring two occasions it's been held every year since. The Helensville Show is easily the biggest event on Helensville's annual calendar.
28th Feb: Thundercats at North Piha Beach.
The Thundercats Association are planning Round 6 of their national series at North Piha. For those that went down to watch last February I'm sure you'll agree what a great day it was and especially for the kids.
28th Feb 11 - 5pm Te Pai Park: Waitakere Sounds : SummerSlamz Summerslamz, a celebration of all things to do with youth of the city.
That's right Auckland's biggest free Skate and BMX comp is back again in 2009. It's all about having a go, so no matter how old you are come down and show us your moves.
Music offerings (in conjunction with Waitakere Sounds) feature ELEMENO P, Goodnight Nurse, Midnight Youth and Clap Clap Riot. More Details
28th Feb - 01 March: Billabong Surf Series @ Piha
28th Feb 4 - 10pm: Heroes out West @ Falls Park Henderson
Shona Laing; Anne Speir; The Muse; Paua Fritters; Edwina Thorne & Marilyn Waring & Razor. Those who came last year will remember the transformation of the park, with marquees, tables, chairs, white table clothes and huge purple and green flags flying in the wind. This year will be ever bigger and better. Come prepared with your own picnic and favourite drink (don't forget you can't buy wine or beer in supermarkets out west). This year we have Silvana Sylvestro selling her special Italian treats. Silvana is well known in Matakana for her high quality authentic fare and we are delighted she has agreed to have a stall at Heroes Out West. The musical line up is strong with a definite lesbian flavour - The Muse, Edwina and Marilyn, Paua Fritters, Razor and a special tribute to Mahinarangi Tocker. Anne Spier is MCing the evening - injecting her wonderful sense of humour through-out. more info here
22nd Feb 4pm: Protect Piha Heritage (PPH) AGM @ Barnett Hall, North Piha
20th Feb 7:30 - Piha Ratepayers & Residents Monthly Meeting @ Barnett Hall
12th Feb 6pm Exhibition opening and supper with Len Castle
 We are most privileged to be hosting Len Castle's nationally touring exhibition, Mountain to the Sea. Len has crafted new works to add to his classic collection of earth inspired unique ceramics. Make a note in your diaries, you won't want to miss this landmark show of Titirangi's much loved and respected living treasure.The opening will be followed by supper on the top floor of Lopdell House with Len Castle, why not join us? We'll also be entertained by poets Jack Ross and Reimke Ensing. Places are limited and we recommend you book early to secure your seat, phone 817 8087 x201 ($30 per head). Opening 6pm in the gallery, followed by supper on the Top Floor. Bookings for supper are essential.
6, 7 & 8th Feb: Piha Domain Camp | Capoeira Surf Camp!!!
6 - 8th Feb: Auckland Lantern Festival @ Albert Park January '09: Recycle Collection: Twilight Bowls at Piha Bowling Club 6.30 pm every Friday night - Meals and drinks available 10 Jan to 8 Feb Stephanie Kroeger presents her recent paintings at the West Coast Gallery- old Fire Station - Piha
Pacifica Arts Village Pacifica Monthly Markets at Corbans Estate Arts Centre
Second Saturday of every month (except March only - will run on the first Saturday of the month) from 12 noon to 5pm. Featuring Pacifica arts, crafts and food
. 31st Jan: Piha SLSC Toga Party
31st Jan: Trillian Trust Surf Boat Series - Big Wave Classic: Round Three @ Piha
30th Jan 10 - 5pm: Day of Giants @ Piha This photo is of 'Horse's' top - taken today 30/1/09 on Piha Beach. "Day of Giants" NZ vs AUG Jan 2009 Piha Beach. NZ.
25th Jan 9pm-1am: Piha's Mike Murane @ Piha Bowler. A fundraiser for his daughter to get to the surfing champs in Equador. Probably need a good 'knees up' after the R&R AGM 
25th Jan: Piha Ratepayers & Residents Assn AGM @ Barnet Hall Nth Piha
25th Jan 10 am: Titirangi Village Market  The Titirangi Village Market is an integral part of the heart and soul of Titirangi culture. Come along on Sunday and experience what makes it so special. Over 130 stalls of arts, crafts, produce and information
20th Jan: President George W Bush's last day in office - What a day for celebration.
17th Jan:The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra comes to Piha Beach
16th Jan: Big Day Out - Auckland
Places filling up fast - some classes are almost booked out. Hurry and book now!Corban Estate Arts Centre presents a week long programme of inspiring workshops led by an exciting line up of well known contemporary New Zealand artists. The Summer School engages participants in exploration, pushing boundaries and having fun in the creative field. In addition to the formal programme (details of each course follow) there will be an informal -tutor showcase presented by participating tutors. All the details you need HERE
10 - 17th Jan: Hyundai National Champs - Piha Beach . . . . . Quinn was runner up to older brother Maz at the National Champs when they were last held at Piha in 2004. Returning to Piha in early 2009 Jay ................ Read it all here on surf.co.nz
10th Jan: Oh Dear! Piha SLSC Vice a Versa - always incredible fun
10th Jan - 2pm : Opening: Stephanie Kroeger at West Coast Gallery 
West Coast Gallery presents recent paintings by Stefanie Kroeger You are invited to the opening @ West Coast (fabulous) Gallery
5th & 7th Jan 8 - 10pm : Bat Walks: Waitakere @ Car park at the end of Falls Rd through the Waitakere Golf Course. Bat walks Cascade Kauri Waitakere Ranges. The initial part of the evening will be spent learning about the interesting ecology of these secretive creatures and hopefully spotting them as dusk approaches. Once it's dark, we will then head off for a walk along a bush track to look at other nocturnal creatures who inhabit the bush and stream. More details on Bat Walks on ARC website here
2nd Jan: Piha - Vintage Cars on Piha Domain
2nd Jan: Piha SLSC Piha will be host to Double Trouble - featuring our very own George Thomson! Entry is $5 on the door and non-members must be accompanied by a Piha SLSC member.
2nd Jan 1 - 4pm: Piha SLSC vs United SLSC: Annual Bowls Tournament Another great match to watch or join in. No experience necessary · All Bowls and equipment provided · Wear flat-soled shoes · Food and Cold Refreshments available ·Go and play for your club!
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