events

Kaikoura’s annual classic car show. The beautiful South Bay in Kaikoura becomes the central meeting place for hundreds of cars, cruising, fun, food and entertainment.

The Rubbish Trip returns to Kaikōura to deliver their flagship presentation about low-waste living and to share a waste-free potluck!

Te Hā o Mātauranga – Learning in Kaikōura and Innovative Waste Kaikoura Ltd invite you to join Hannah and Liam, the Two No-Waste Nomads behind The Rubbish Trip, for an introduction to the practicalities and philosophy of waste reduction. Drawing on their own research and over four years of experience living zero waste, Hannah and Liam will guide you through the whys and the hows of life without a rubbish bin, including:

– What is the zero waste movement? Why is waste reduction important?

– How zero waste principles can revolutionise your perspectives on living and lifestyle, beyond your rubbish bin.

– Innovative examples of waste minimisation policy, practice and thinking from around the globe, and how these might inform community-level waste reduction.

– Tips for how you can reduce the rubbish in your life (including fun DIY household products, cosmetics, and other life hacks).

This event is free; everyone is welcome. We’ll start the event with an (optional) shared waste-free potluck from 5:30pm. Please bring a small kai to share that you have managed to prepare and transport without rubbish or packaging (i.e. avoid packaged foods, cling wrap, tin foil, baking paper etc.).

If you’re not up for the potluck, but keen to hear the presentation, it will start promptly at 6pm!

This talk is part of The Rubbish Trip’s travelling project, taking the zero waste message around Aotearoa New Zealand.

Doors Open 6:15 PM – Wine and Snacks.

Screening starts: 7:00PM

Top of the the South Film Festival:
Now in its fifth year, the homegrown Top of the South Film Festival continues to expand in quantity and quality. 16 short films are in competition this year. The Film Festival is open to submissions from Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough, Kaikoura and Golden Bay. From comedy to drama, horror to documentary and experimental films, the Top of the South Film Festival celebrates the best locally produced films.

First half:
Wananga – Documentary – 16:53
Beneath the Mountains – Experimental – 7:21
The Morning After – Experimental – 6:46
Abducted – Science Fiction/Romance – 3:01
The Farm – Drama – 6:45
Bayleys Friday Night Feast – Documentary – 4:01
Lipstick Kisses – Drama/Secret Identity – 3:30
Tales of Vague and Questionable Morality: Episode 2 Frankenmovie – Experimental – 5:32
Julie – Drama – 5:15

Intermission

Second half:
Death Round Every Bend – Western – 12:44
Stages – Musical – 4:53
The Thane of Goldenia – Documentary – 13:35
Full Circle – Western/Silent Film/Science Fiction – 7:54
Ooops – Comedy – 1:27
The End – Drama – 5:19
Guilt – Thriller – 11:29

Trailer and Film details can be seen here: https://www.topofthesouth.org/filmfestival/#films

Tickets only available from the Kaikoura Museum. Cash only. https://www.facebook.com/pg/kaikouramuseum/about/

You are invited to experience the joy of West African Songs, Drumming & Dancing in the supportive & fun environment created by Master Drummer Dancer Koffie Fugah from Ghana, West Africa.
Together you will learn traditional rhythms & dances, both simple and complex but catered to your level of experience.
Koffie will leave you inspired & rejuvenated, you will have a new song in your heart & a stronger connection to your community as you discover the rhythms of Africa together.
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The Kaikoura Young Farmers Club presents the Spring Ball! Join us on the 19th of October at the Lobster Inn for a night on the DF with band Double Talk!
Tickets only $25, includes one free drink on entry as well as nibbles provided during the night.

Email kaikourayfc@gmail.com to secure your tickets, or message Hannah Bradshaw.

Attire smart/casual

Adventure Racing is a sport combining multiple disciplines including trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and navigation, into a complete journey. Teams race together to overcome challenges and complete the stages back-to-back in the shortest time possible.

The Kaikoura Adventure Race is a traditional adventure race with 12, 6 and 3 hour course lengths on offer. All courses will be designed to ensure that the strongest teams are challenged while still being achievable for all. There will be short course options available to those teams unable to complete the full course in the allotted time.

Located in the Kaikoura District, just 2 hours drive north from Christchurch and 2 hours south from Blenheim, the exact location and course will be kept secret until closer to the event. At the pre-event briefing teams will be provided with marked maps and course notes which will provide valuable insight into the course ahead.

The event is hosted as a fundraiser for adventure racing groups and Kaikoura High School.

Online entries are open now. 

Kaikoura Weekend of Racing
Sun 3rd & Mon 4th November 2019
Bring a picnic and enjoy two action-packed days at one of the most scenic race tracks in New Zealand, it’s a great weekend out for all of the family.

Sunday 3rd
Donation entry (For the new St Johns building)

Start time 3:00 pm
Family fun
Horse Racing
Monday 4th
$10 per person, kids under 18 free!

Start time 12:15 pm
$50,000 Alabar Kaikoura Cup
$30,000 Majestic Son South Bay Trotters Cup
$50,000 PGG 4yo Race
Rockgas Kaikoura Most Appropriate Raceday Attire Competition
Peninsula Beachfront Resort Punter’s Club
(win accommodation for 7 days in Mooloolaba in a 3 bedroom ocean view apartment)