Piha Beach - What's Happening?What is happening in Piha, Waitakere NZ 2010 in date order.
What is happening in Piha Beach and surrounding Waitakere City (sometimes Auckland if its really exciting or interesting) in 2010 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 February '11 Recycle Collection: 12th Feb: NZ Surf Boat Series Piha Big Wave Classic
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11th Dec 7:30 - 9pm Christmas Concert - The Trusts Waitakere Brass Band The Trusts Waitakere Brass Band join forces with The Salvation Army Band at the stunning city venue. Salvation Army Citadel in The Auckland City
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November '10 Recycle Collection: 13th Nov: SLSNR IRB Carnival North Piha
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West Coast Gallery Piha : Opening 11 Sep - 10 October A lighthearted look at the Seaside and other Things by E. M. Mertins  10 - 12 Sep Going West Books and Writers Weekend Titirangi War Memorial Hall, 500 South Titirangi Rd, Titirangi, Waitakere, New Zealand
Full program downloadable HERE
26 Sep - Daylight Saving starts. Clocks forward one hour so 2am becomes 3am.
 25 Sep 10am - 4pm Storyfest A FREE event for children and their families. This year's theme is ?All things WEST' Celebrate the WEST . It's people, places, culture and history, with storytellers, performances, workshops and activities for a fun filled, educational and enertaining day for children of all ages. Featuring storytelling, puppet shows, performing cultura groups, roving entertainment, mural art from 6 Waitakere schools and lots of activityies and workshops to keep everyone happy. Location/vanue: Kelston Community Centre, 135 Awaroa St, Sunnyvale, Henderson, Waitakere.
 19th Sep 2:30pm - Meet the Candidates - Barnett Hall, North Piha. Auckland Council Waitakere Ward & Waitakere Local Board Candidates: There will be an opportunity to ask candidates questions.
11 Sep 4pm - Penny Hulse @ Piha Cafe then onto the Bowler . . . see below
 11 Sep 9pm to late: the North Harbour Swing Band - 18 piece! . . . with vocalists Mike Murane & Kate Hopkins. Tickets $30 from Piha Bowling Club.
Dress to 'the nines'
8th Sep 7pm - Meet the Candidates - Swanson School Hall. Council and Community Board candidates in the Auckland Council local body elections have been invited to tell us what they will be doing in the new Council structure to ensure that Waitakere City's unique identity is retained. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions of the candidates.
7th Sep 7:20 - 9pm Waitakere Health Link AGM and 10 Year Celebration with WDHB election candidates present to speak and answer questions. Tui Glen Centre 2 Claude Brookes Drive (off Edmonton Rd) Henderson
Guest Speakers: Waitemata District Health Board Election Candidates - Candidates will be given the opportunity to address the meeting and answer questions. More details HERE
03 Sep 7 - 10pm Word Up 2010: Corbans Estate
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August '10 Recycle Collection: 2nd, 16th & 30th 
West Coast Gallery: August 7th - 5 September Bobbie 'Through my Eyes'
29/8/10 7 - 9pm: Fantastic Fundraising Auction - Penny Hulse for Auckland City Council - Get more than your just desserts. Ceramco Park Function Centre, 120 Glendale Road, Glen Eden $10 entry at the door . . .
 25th - 28th August: He Reo Aroha - Words of Love - at Going West 2010
A beautiful story weaving the beauty of original waiata with a story of love and music comes to West Auckland as part of Going West Books and Writers Festival 2010. Tawata Productions presents He Reo Aroha 'Words of Love' in its first full Auckland season at the Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre from 25 to 28 August. Written by Miria George and Jamie McCaskill and directed by Hone Kouka More Info
 22nd August 3pm: More details here
14th August 6:30pm: Mayoral Debate: Brown v Praast v Williams v Banks School of Architecture & Planning, 260 - 101, Level 1 / Owen G Glen Building, 12 Grafton Rd
RSVP to archplan.assistant@auckland.co.nz
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th, 11th, 12th & 14th August 10 - 2pm: Piha Walk Safe 'scope and concept design' display for you to look at in the Piha Library
01 August 10am: Piha CoastCare Working Bee at Lion Rock Corner planting spinifex. Bring Windproof / waterproof clothing, strong shoes, gloves, spade (or use ours)
July '10 Recycle Collection: 5th & 19th West Coast Gallery: July 8th to August 1st
Richard Kereopa - UNIDENTIFIED Performance installation - flax weaving - Thu July 8 to Sat July 10. Join Richard at the gallery 10 - 4. Over the course of 4 days, Kereopa will the community gallery space through the teaching and construction of rourou, small baskets used in traditional Maori society for food. These baskets will then be used to create a structure that shall in habit the space for the remainder of the exhibition's duration. taiji quan Classes start 19 July. Mondays 6.30pm - 8pm - Barnett Hall, Piha Cost: $150 for 10 weeks
11th July 4:30 to 7:30pm Cat Tunks with BlackSand Diva & Guests at Piha RSA Vocalist Cat Tunks & members of the Black Sand Diva band and special guests - featuring Elad Katz (sax) Karlos Saunders-Tunks (guitar) and Isaac 'Ice Man' on bass - and more. A welcome return on home turf for the BlackSandDiva crew with their first home appearance in 9 months.
10th July 9am - midday Waitakere Ward Local Reserves Management Plan - Open Day @ Oratia Farmers Market, Oratia. Draft Waitakere Ward Local Reserves Management Plan.
Piha School Holiday Programmes July 5 - 9 & 12 - 16 Back by Popular Demand!Brought to you by Tamariki Tours, The Piha Community Hall Society and the Piha Kids Charitable Trust Mini Activities (approx 2-3hours): · Bush Survival (as per our very popular holiday classes last term!) · Rocky Seashore (as per our very popular holiday classes last term!) · Soccer camp (3 sessions developing dribbling, passing and tackling skills with mini-games) · Surfing (2 hours, learning and intermediate sessions) · Early Evening Bush Adventure & Glow Worm Hunt (2 hours) · Hip Hop Dancing (2 hours, 2 sessions, mixed) · Maori Weaving (with experienced local Weaver) · Arts and Crafts ? natural bush and beach crafts, painting and drawing skills (830am-1030/1130am or 1pm-3/4pm, Minimum 10 children required, $25 per child, All Ages with Preschooler sessions available) Full Day Activities (City pick-ups available): · Snow Planet Trip · Parakai Hot Pools Trip · Skateboard Parks Tour (Approximately 830am-430pm, Minimum 6 children required, Costs dependent on activity, Ages 7+) For more info and timetables visit www.tamarikitours.co.nz or contact Matt or Dana on 0800 4 Tamariki (0800 482 627) or email matt@tamarikitours.co.nz, dana@tamarikitours.co.nz June '10 Recycle Collection: 7th & 21st West Coast Gallery:
 West Coast Gallery 5th June - 4th July
Ted Scott 'Spirit of the West' In association with Auckland Festival of Photography 
Corbans Estate Art Centre - Henderson 28th May - 11July. This years Matariki exhibition combines the annual Auckland Festival of Photography with established Matariki celebrations. Photographers and multimedia/film artists were invited to submit work that echo one of the core themes of Matariki; a time of remembrance. The exhibition is a way of remembering those who are gone from our lives, the places we hold dear as well as cherished milestones or forgotten events. click on photo left for details of celebrations. Zumba: Mon & Wed at the Piha Bowler. One hour sessions at 6:30 and 7:30. $10 Thai Chi: Mondays at Barnett Hall, North Piha 
18th June 8pm: MATARIKI MUSIC NIGHT - HE PO WHAKANUI @ Corbans Estate Arts Centre $20
 Anna Coddington, Tama Waipara (photo), Awanui Reeder (Nesian Mystic), Maitreya, Ria Hall, Katera Maihi, Majic Paora and Mel Davis. With MC's Peata Melbourne and Horomona Horo.
Honoring the past and looking to the future with interpretations of the songs of Hirini Melbourne, one of New Zealand?s foremost contemporary Maori Music composers. BOOKINGS: info@ceac.org.nz or phone: (09)838 4455 more details on ceac.org.nz
14th June 6:30 - 7:30pm (and every Monday): ZAMBA classes @ Piha Bowling Club - yes the new fitness craze has hit Piha. Watch ZUMBA on YouTube here For more details contact Anna-Leigh 021 025 95 810
12th June 8pm: DANCE Swanson School Hall. Steve Tulloch Band. Tickets $10 plus a plate for supper & BYO drinks. All proceeds to Swanson Christmas Parade Fund. tickets available from Swanson Station Cafe or Email here
 11th June 8pm: Settlers Film Club, (Cert PG) Oratia. An intrepid record of modern-day piracy. Directed by Dan Stone to highlight moral as well as legal conflicts, this strikingly humane film may function as a prequel to Animal Planet's 'Whale Wars' but i slight years ahead in visual clarity and narrative ambition'" Jeannette Catsoulis (The New York Times) NYT Critic?s Pick
Plus short film 'Is This Conservation' (7 mins) A film about the rules of catching cod off the Cornish coast.
6th June 7:30-1am Warm Nights and Hot Pleasures @ Piha Bowling Club - fundaraiser for Piha Radio. Paddy Free with DJs Brad (of course), De Jah Vu & Byron. $20 from Piha Store. No door sales - (yea right!)
6th June 8pm: 'Piha The Way it Was' with Sandra Coney. Koha. Piha Surf Club. Kitchen & Bar open from 6pm. Fish and Chips $10
May '10 Recycle Collection: 10th & 24th 
West Coast Gallery: May Octopus's Garden. Works in glass by Sofia Athineou
30th May 12-3pm: Luke Hurley at the Piha Cafe
Luke Hurley is a guitarist / singer songwriter from New Zealand who has recently returned from an extended tour of Ireland, UK, France and Sweden from July 08 until late January 10 LukeHurley.co.nz
30th May: 'A day with a Master' Photographer on Karekare Beach: See how a master creates his masterpieces ... simply put .... to be inspired in inspiring locations. A Day with a Master, in association with New Zealand Geographic, invites you to spend a day with multi-award winning photographer, Arno Gasteiger at Karekare beach. A day with a Master website
27th May 6pm: Matariki Opening @ Corbans Estate Art Centre. 
The Auckland Festival of Photography meets Matariki celebrations - photographers and multimedia/film artists echo one of the chore themes of Matariki - a time of remembrance. Corbans Estate Arts web
27th May 4:30 - 7:30: Consultation Drop In Session - WCC Plan Changes 35 & 36 Oratia Bowling Club, 515 West Coast Road. Council Officers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, or discuss any issues of concern, during the times stated. Please feel free to attend at the time most suited to you. The Council is keen to hear from you in relation to the proposed Plan Changes.
25th May 3:30 - 6:30: Consultation Drop In Session - WCC Plan Changes 36 & 37 Titirangi Warm Memorial Hall, South Titirangi Road. Council Officers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, or discuss any issues of concern, during the times stated. Please feel free to attend at the time most suited to you. The Council is keen to hear from you in relation to the proposed Plan Changes.
16th May: Farmers Market in Titirangi Coffee, organic juice, gelato, pizza, pastries and tapas are just a few of the yummy products to munch on while shopping.
15th May 7:30: 'Tribute to Hamish Miller @ Lopdell House 
This documentary film night is about the life and work of the late Hamish Miller, black-smith, sculptor, dowser and author. Hamish read engineering at Edinburgh and through his books, talks and workshops his work on earth energies has earned him an inter-national reputation. He co-wrote In Search of the Southern Serpent with his New Zealander friend, Barry Brailsford They combined their special talents to create a book that takes readers on a journey into the power of place. The western mind of the pagan, the priest and the scientist encounter the Maori lore of the shamanic mind, they don't collide - instead they gently touch to open doors of many kinds. Hamish was a good friend of film-maker Robin Kewell and there will also be a showing of part of an exclusive interview that he did with these two 'wise men' on top of an ancient Iron Age settlement in West Cornwall plus a short film of Hamish in his workshop. Robin will also be demonstrating the 'art' of dowsing something that Hamish was renowned for worldwide. A fascinating look into the life of someone that got a second chance!!. Top Floor of Lopdell House, 7.30pm doors open at 7pm. Entry $12 or $10 for Friends of Lopdell House Gallery and Settlers Film Club members, Bookings phone 817 8087 x201
14th May 7:15 for 8pm: "This way of Life" Settlers Film Club 
Shot by Napier-based Cloud Nine Films, this recently released, award-winning documentary is the story of Peter and Colleen Karena. They are in their early 30?s. They have six children and 50 horses. ?This Way of Life? is a film about freedom. It is about risk and wilderness and how one family chooses to live more connected to wild nature than the shiny life of the mall. The film captures a way of life and a consciousness that has almost disappeared, a life where self-sufficiency is central, where time is not money, it encompasses an understanding of a tangible relationship with nature and natural morality - unframed by regulation or compromise. Cert PG. **Please note, all under 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. In the Settlers Hall, Friday 14th May at 8pm doors open 7-15 pm Adults: $10 Concessions: $7 Under 15yrs: $5 Licensed bar and refreshments. For bookings Tel: 09 818 2489 or E-mail: Email HERE
13th May 4pm: 'Storytime' in sign language" @ Piha Library All are welcome to come along to listen , see and learn with Ursula Thynne A gold coin donation to DEAF AOTEAROA would be appreciated..
8th May 3pm: Piha Ratepayers & Residents Assn SGM: Presentation of 2009 annual accounts & constitution changes to get 'charitable' status
8th May 2:30pm: "THINK SIGN" @ Piha Library (taster class) Have you ever thought that you should learn Sign Language? Well here?s your opportunity. During New Zealand Sign Language week, Ursula Thynne will be holding a taster class at the Piha library. All are welcome to come along to listen , see and learn. Donations to Deaf Aotearoa.
8th May 10 - 4pm: UNIQUE FREE ARTS FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN IS ON AGAIN! - Corban Estate Arts Centre
 This year's theme is ART SPEAKS MANY LANGUAGES giving children the opportunity to communicate and express through painting, sculpture, music, dance and storytelling.
Rain or shine and its FREE Corbans Estate Art Centre for more details
7, 8 & 9th May 10am: Waitakere Home & Garden Show @ Trusts Stadium. Show highlights: weekend gardener market, Auckland sculptor of the year; Large feature gardens; Fine food zone; arts and crafts section; Eco innovations and more
7th May 7:30pm: Film 'Open at Page 100' @ Settler's Hall, Oratia. Yes! they've started again.
 A film about art teacher Robin Child: Filmed during a 'Bright on Bright' course at Robin Child's studio. We, the viewer, start on Monday morning with a class of eighteen others, some regular course goers and others there for the first time. With lectures and slideshows, comments from pupils past and present we are privileged to observe the interaction and atmosphere created by one of the most inspiration teachers of art. For many years Robin Child had flatly refused to be filmed by several Television companies but Helena Wakefield who had attended many of Robin Child's courses managed to persuade him to let Robin Kewell in with his cameras to record a week of dynamism and energy from a teacher who provokes and praises all in the same breath.
This film was selected to represent Cornwall at the Celtic Film Festival in feature documentaries. Robin Kewell will present the film and tell some stories from behind the lens and show some examples of people's work. Admission $10 and $5 for under 15 yrs
1st May 10-midday: Meet your Local MP, Paula Bennett @ Piha SLSC
1st May 2pm: Meet aspiring 'Super City Mayor' John Banks @ Piha Cafe
April '10 Recycle Collection: 12th & 26th  West Coast Art Gallery RANDOm LaTeral DynamiCs - Andrew Hall MATerials in danger of BeinG WasTed. Recycle ReUse ReinvENT and SAVE ANDrew sees possiBiLities and PotenTial in EveRyThiNG "It's A gift And a CurSe Tai Chi in Piha: Mondays 6:30 - 8pm @ Barnett Hall Startss 19th April for 11 weeks. $150 Contact: Maureen 021 0231 8008 taiji.quan@ymail.com
25th April: Anzac Day: Assembling at Piha RSA for 1:45pm departure, marching from Beach Valley Road via Marine Parade to Lion Rock
24th April: West Coast Gallery presents a night of dance and grooves!
We all know that when the West Coast Gallery puts on a gig it is always good. As the band is Soljah and the support is the Mercenaries and it falls on anzac weekend - the theme is War and Peace - dress up and costumes essential Tickets from west coast gallery or titirangi pharmacy $20 or $25 at the door if not sold out!
23 - 24th April: Export Gold 16 Interclub Championships / North Island South Island Challenge, Piha Beach Surfing NZ Enjoy the best New Zealand surfing has to offer. The first four events of the series have been held at Whangamata, Raglan and 2 events in Gisborne. The 16 top contestants will go on to compete in the final stage of the competition at Piha for a total prize purser worth over $40,000.
The Surfing will be of the highest calibre you will see from this countries top 16 surfers!
19th April: Tai Chi in Piha: Mondays 6:30 - 8pm @ Barnett Hall Startss 19th April for 11 weeks. $150 Contact: Maureen 021 0231 8008 taiji.quan@ymail.com
19th April: Inorganic Collection in Piha
18th April: Farmers Market in Titirangi Coffee, organic juice, gelato, pizza, pastries and tapas are just a few of the yummy products to munch on while shopping.
 17th April 2pm: The Piha Cafe present Hikoioi -
4th April 10:30am - Easter Sunday : - Treasure Hunt for children on Piha CoastCare Outing . All the details HERE All welcome and in case you're wondering: its FREE
- Piha Cafe : Bouncy Castle and Easter Eggs throughout the day
- Tsunami Warning Test: At midday the Tsunami Warning alarms will go off. This is a test
Easter School Holidays The Piha Community Hall Society and the Piha Kids Charitable Trust present Easter School Holiday activities.
1. The following activities are being co-ordinated with local Piha Operators - Tamariki Tours 1. Bush Survival This is a chance to explore Piha's native bush discovering NZ Native edible plants, building huts, sourcing fresh water, bush survival and first aid techniques. 2.2. Marine/Seashore Exploration Join a qualified instructor (BSc Marine Science) to embark on a marine treasure hunt exploring Piha's many rock pools and learning about local marine life and conservation. 3.3. NZ Camping Day Enjoy a Kiwi Camping day out in your own backyard, Piha. Learn camp skills in putting up a tent, important camp equipment required, gas cooker safety, and enjoy some great camp cooking. 4.4. Piha Native Plant Orienteering Go orienteering around Piha armed with a compass to explore the bush surroundings discovering Piha's own unique native plants and record your findings by photo or drawing. Above activities run over the two weeks of the Easter School Holidays, each session is 4hrs at $45 per child, min 6 children. They are happy to accommodate younger children age 3 if there is assistance from parents. Ph: 0800 038 6190 NOTE: I know nothing about Tamariki Tours. All parents are advised to check them with the Kids Charitable Trust before sending their children on these tours. I am sure they're OK - I'm just covering my butt!
4th April: Inorganic Collection: Final day for booking Book here
March '10 Recycle Collection: 1st & 15th & 29th WCC Piha Ranger Service operates 7 hours a day Sat, Sun and Public Holidays.
28th March Forest and BirdTupare Wetlands Field Trip All details HERE [22kb].doc
27th March 8:30 - 9:30pm Earth Hour : This Saturday we are being encouraged to turn the lights off between 8:30 and 9:30 as Earth Hour begins. While you're in the dark think about whaty else you could do to make a healthier planet
 27th & 28th March 10am - 4pm.
Waitakere artists are opening their home studios or joining in cluster groups for the 6th Annual Open Studio Weekend. The public are invited to visit for FREE and: *meet local artists *see art in action *purchase local artwork *learn about the creative process. A minibus tour is planned to selected studios. ($15 per person - bookings recommended.) A free map and brochure available from local galleries, libraries or phone 839 0400. View brochure online at: www.waitakere.govt.nz/ArtCul/ae/index.asp#openstudio Phone 839 0400 for more info
21st March 1 - 5pm: Free Concert with Waitakere Sounds @ Piha Domain.  Welcome to Waitakere Sounds 2010 and another summer of FREE music in a 'super city'! Proudly brought to you by Waitakere City Council
DJs! Thane Kirby kicks off with a George DJ competition winner at his side, before DJ T Rice with his funk-ridden soul beats. TV presenter turned party-rocking DJ Clarke Gayford hits the turntables, followed by veteran DJ Roger Perry taking it up a notch. Dick 'Magik' Johnson ends the day with his upbeat style - so be there when he drops his famous song 'Piha' as the sun sinks; epic! WCC - Waitakere Sounds on the Web
21st March 9am - 2pm: Garage Sale @ 32 Seaview Road (Piha Real Estate) Proceeds to Piha Community Library
20th Mar: Piha Cafe presents an evening of Jazz @ Piha SLSC: Mike Morane, and Cat Tunks (Black Sand Diva) with the Tony Hopkins quartet - featuring Kevin Field, on keys; Kevin Haines, bass and Roger Mammins on Sax! $10 koha, 7:30 to midnight
18th Mar 12:30-2:30 Auckland Transition Agency's discussion: At Waitakere Community Resource Centre 8 Ratanui Street, Henderson (behind National Bank) Open invitation to all, stay for as long as it suits. Come along to hear from Community Waitakere and Waitakere City Council about the Auckland Transition Agency's discussion document on the role of Local Boards - to keep you informed, and encourage discussion and support community organizations and individuals prepare their own feedback due 26th March also a briefing on the Local Government Commission?s paper due out on 11th March on the number of Boards. Tea & Coffee Provided RSVP to Mandy Spencer, Ph 838 7903 or mandy@communitywaitakere.org.nz,
12th Mar Rialto 12:00: The Unnatural History of the Kakapo - World Premier : Winner, Best NZ Feature Documentary, Documentary Edge Festival 2010Winner, Best Director (NZ), Documentary Edge Festival 2010Winner, Best Sound (NZ), Documentary Edge Festival 2010Winner, Best Cinematography (NZ), Documentary Edge Festival 2010Documentaryedge.org.nz
7th Mar: Community Consultation : The Future of Piha Beach and Dunes - Session Two Details here
6th & 7th Mar: Hero Garden Tour and includes two Piha Gardens  Marco and Simon's garden at #50 Beach Valley Road and Bobbie and Julia's, Black Sands Garden, at #54 Beach Valley Road
both feature in the Hero Garden Tour this year. We're looking forward to showing off our mainly, native gardens. Left: Black Sands Garden The Hero Garden Tour online here
2nd Mar 12:00 midday: Protest Auckland Super City and their process Gather at Quality Hotel Barrycourt, 20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland
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February '10 Recycle Collection: 1st & 15th. NZ Police will have a Community Constable on our West Coast 21 December - 7th February WCC Piha Ranger Service operates 7 hours a day Sat, Sun and Public Holidays & 6 hours a day Mon - Friday.
27th & 28th Feb: CANCELLED Roaring 40's surf competition - Previous Roaring 40's
27th Feb: Thundercats return to Piha Previous Thundercats in Piha
20th Feb: Piha Big Wave Classic. (Aus crews join Kiwi crews in the big Wave supremacy title honours !)
20th Feb: Piha SLSC Toga Party
19th & 20th Feb: Piha SLSC Road Block - Fundraiser. Do give generously please
19th Feb: NZ's PIHA Beach "Day Of Giants" Event. AUS vs NZ Big Wave test series. Have a look at Day of Giants on youtube HERE
14th Feb: West Coast Gallery final day for " f " word entries See See details and entry forms HERE
7th February - Waitangi Day
January '10
Recycle Collection: 4th & 18th  Zeke Wolf
Exhibition at West Coast Gallery Piha 16th Jan - 14 Feb West Coast Gallery NZ Police will have a Community Constable on our West Coast 21 December - 7th February WCC Piha Ranger Service operates 7 hours a day Sat, Sun and Public Holidays & 6 hours a day Mon - Friday. NOTE: During the World Junior Surf Champs our Rangers will be on duty from 8am to 7pm. Piha Yoga New Year Timetable: January 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9th 10:30-11:45 at Barnett Hall $12 Piha Cafe - Open every day PIHA SLSC SUMMER HOURS The Piha SLSC Bar and Restaurant will now open 7 days throughout summer from 5pm (kitchen from 5.30pm) with the following exception:21 January (private function, World Junior Surfing)Piha Bowling Club: Dining Open 6 nights a week. Closed on Mondays
31st Jan: Piha Ratepayers & Residents AGM.
18 - 22nd Jan: Summer School at the Corban Estate Arts Centre. Details here
28th Jan 7PM: Piha SLSC: As the sun sets on another great Piha event, wind down with El Gato Negro's funk'n'soul. . . COLD COIN KOHA
27th Jan 8PM: Piha SLSC: With the great George Thomson, Detour West's classic rock will fire us all up for the finals. COLD COIN KOHA
26th Jan 8pm : Piha SLSC: The film Bustin Down the Door will tell the story of early days of professional surfing . . . FREE
25th Jan 7pm: Piha SLSC Double Trouble, featuring Bongo Billy - world famous in some dark corners of Auckland. . . GOLD COIN KOHA
24th Jan: Piha SLSC Move Dudecruise, starring the Iron boys
23rd Jan 8:30pm : Piha SLSC Black Sand Diva @ plus Soljah
A fundraiser for Wild Coast Boardriders. $20 prepay and $25 on the door.
22nd Jan 7:30 : Piha SLSC Drew Bowden with his relaxing vibes GOLD COIN KOHA
20 - 28th Jan: 2010 Quicksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships @ Piha Beach The event will begin on January 20 with the Parade of the Nations and the Sands of the World Ceremony with the competition starting on the 21st and ending on the 28th. 24 hour Liquor Ban in public place - DETAILS
16th Jan 3pm: West Coast Gallery Zeke Wolf Exhibition 'Kakapo Dreaming' opening.....
15th Jan: Big Day Out As 2010 looms on the horizon like a sci-fi sequel it's time to announce what's confirmed for the next instalment of travelling mayhem known as the Big Day Out at Mt Smart Stadium in Penrose, Auckland. This time around we intend to deliver a monster series of shows designed to put a smile on your face. The biggest party in the world featuring what we believe is one of our strongest line-ups ever. Details on Big Day Out Why don't Piha folk use Piha Shuttle in and out to stay safe?
11th Jan 4pm: The Hillary Trail - Official Opening @ North Piha
9th & 10th Jan 11am : Coca Cola Bands on the Beach @ Piha 
This event has been moved to the Piha Domain. Put on your jandals, crank up the barbie and slap on some sunscreen because Coca-Cola is bringing your favourite Kiwi bands back into town!
Let the good times roll at Piha Beach with the poster boys of NZ rock, Midnight Youth, and new-comers, Ivy Lies, on January 9 and chart-topping smooth-crooner, heart throb and all-round party boy, Dane Rumble, and Ivy Lies on January 10. With heaps of fun and games, the launch of the ZURF® (Cousin of the ever-popular and well-known ZORB® globe, the ZURF® is a large, inflatable, open ended cylinder which is maneuvered by people running inside it - all while in the water) and the Disruptiv guys utilizing their amazing graffiti skills with personalized body art tattoos for teens, this is a summer extravaganza that is not to be missed - all at the perfect summer location, the beach! The party starts at 11am each day with the best part being it's all on us, so just bring yourself, your mates and your sunscreen set!
9th Jan 12:30 pm : Piha Community Centre Society Inc AGM @ Barnett Hall
9th Jan 7:30: VICE VERSA PARTY @ Piha Surf Club
8th Jan 9:30 am: United versus Piha Bowls Day at the Piha Bowling Club, registration at 9:30am sharp. All are welcome, and it would be great to see you there.
December '09
Recycle Collection: th & thNZ Police will have a Community Constable on our West Coast 21 December - 7th February WCC Piha Ranger Service operates 7 hours a day Sat, Sun and Public Holidays. Piha Cafe - Open every day except Xmas & Boxing Day: They are 'family days' says management. West Coast Gallery Presents Dec - Jan Buchanan Strewe. Piha Yoga Xmas Timetable: December 28, 29, 30 & 31st. 10:30-11:45 at Barnett Hall $12 (Melodie Batchelor) PIHA SLSC SUMMER HOURS: The Piha SLSC Bar and Restaurant will now open 7 days throughout summer from 5pm (kitchen from 5.30pm) with the following exceptions: closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve & New Years Day
 28th December - Piha SLSC fundraiser
$20 prepurchased or $25 on the door. Bar open and specials all evening.
 24th December 5:30 - 9pm: Christmas Carols at the Piha Cafe . . . . everyone welcome
 10th Dec 7pm: Everyone warmly invited to opening this saturday - Dean, Helga, Celeste and Rudi will be there
Painting, jewellery, sculpture, photography, body art Talented Karekare family - will run through to 10 January.
10th Dec 7pm: WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Maui Dolphin Information Evening @ Piha SLSC 
Hear about the work that WWF - New Zealand is doing to increase protection for this species, and share your knowledge and experiences around Maui dolphins.
9th Dec: Local Entertainers Open Mic Night Elevation Cafe Waiatarua elevationcafe.co.nz
5th & 6th Dec: Rip Curl GromSearch - Event 2, Piha Beach, Auckland, SNZ Grom 4 Star
5th Dec: Children's Christmas Gift making 
At West Wave Recreation Centre, Alderman Drive, Henderson. Children can register to attend the morning session (9am - 11.30) or the afternoon session (12.30 - 3pm). Children must be accompanied by an adult More details here
 4th Dec:Surf Life Saving NZ
About National Jandal Day
4th Dec: Piha Ratepayers & Residents Meeting
2nd Dec 7pm:Surfing NZ Public Meeting @ Barnett Hall. Talk about their plans for the Junior Surfing Champs
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