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Waikato Draught Tough Guy & Gal Challenge
Saturday August 7, 2010
So you're tough, but are, you tough enough to take on the original Waikato Draught Tough Guy and Gal Challenge? This unique off-road running event continues to grow in popularity and status. Get down and dirty while you tackle the course that includes water trails, a spider's web net climb, mud slide, crawl under barbed wire, beautiful native bush trails, swamp crossings and more mud. The course has been designed with an array of natural and man-made obstacles for you to conquer and have one of the most memorable experiences of your life.
The event is open to male and female competitors aged 14years and older. The full course is 12km; however a social 6km option is also available.
Grab your friends, workmates or family together and head to Rotorua for a truly amazing weekend.
Time: 11am – 3pm
Venue: Lakes Ranch, SH30, Rotorua

Galaxy Travel NDuro Winter MTB Series
Sunday August 15, 2010
New Zealand's most popular MTB Race Series on some of the world's finest single track.

Events designed by mountain bike owners for ALL mountainbike bike owners. These are classic, old-school style MTB races over one lap of challenging terrain in the world-renowned Whakarewarewa trail network.

All courses will take riders into the trail network and beyond with a great mix of uphill and downhill over forest roads and single track.
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: Whakarewarewa Forest, The Redwoods

Liberace, Live from Heaven
Monday August 16, 2010
Direct from London's highly successful and critically acclaimed 2009 season LIBERACE, LIVE FROM HEAVEN starring the popular West End star BOBBY CRUSH is to be presented at the Rotorua Sound Shell on Monday 16 August 7.30pm.

Written especially for Bobby Crush by respected British Playwright Julian Woolford, this hilarious one man - one piano show is an imagining of Liberace's impact on Heaven following his untimely demise on February 4 1987. 'Mr Showmanship' arrives at the gates of Heaven and GOD tells him that he needs to play a little Gershwin before the angels decide if he enters or not. Don't miss the inclusion of hilarious voice-overs of God and St. Peter by special surprise guests!

This is the synopsis of Julian Woolford's latest comedy musical which offers the award winning UK PIANO ENTERTAINER AND ACTOR BOBBY CRUSH the unique chance to bring back on stage the legendary LIBERACE in a devilishly outrageous show, with, of course, heavenly piano playing!
Time: 7.30pm – 10pm
Venue: Rotorua Soundshell

Rotorua Horse Race Day
Wednesday August 18, 2010

Thoroughbred Horse Racing in town again. Sponsorship hospitality packages are available, otherwise it's free to come and watch. Start and Finish times are approximate.
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Venue: Arawa Park, Fenton Street

NIWA BOP Science & Technology Fair 2010
Thursday August 26, 2010 - Friday August 27, 2010
This major event for the Western Bay of Plenty region is co-ordinated by the Kiwanis Club of Roto Whenua. NIWA is the major sponsor and judging is overseen by members of the Royal Society. Entries are received from schools in Taupo, Reporoa, Rotorua, Tauranga, Katikati and Mt. Maunganui

NIWA is a major sponsor of the Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Nelson, and Bay of Plenty Science and Technology Fairs. This sponsorship is part of a long term commitment to enhancing science and technology for young New Zealanders. As part of this commitment, NIWA also sponsors the NIWA Discovery Room, an interactive marine discovery centre at Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World.

Venue: Rotorua Convention Centre, Fenton Street, Rotorua

Public Viewing times:  Thursday 1pm - 6pm         Friday 8am - 1pm

Prizegiving:  Rotorua Convention Centre, Fenton St Rotorua, Friday 21st August 1pm

Rotorua Wearable Creations n Colour Awards
Thursday August 26, 2010 - Saturday August 28, 2010
A charitable wearable arts style fashion show, the Rotorua Wearable Creations 'n Colour Awards showcase the talent of many people from throughout the Bay of Plenty region. The event celebrates the creativity of communities and helps build the confidence and self-esteem of many young people in particular.

Now in its eighth year, it has become one of the events on the Rotorua events calendar.

The show is full of fun and festivity, music and dance, and of course, wonderful and sometimes weird, colour creations.

Matinee
26th Aug, 2010 - 11am - 1.30pm
Adult $20, Child $5
Show
27th Aug, 2010 - 7pm - 11pm
Adult $30, Child $20
Gala Award Night
28th Aug, 2010 - 7pm - 11pm
Adult $40, Child $25
Check the website for table options and more prices.

BOP Steamers vs North Harbour
Sunday August 29, 2010
BOP Steamers take on North Harbour at the Rotorua International Stadium.

Kick off is at 4.35pm so come along and spend a wonderful Sunday afternoon watching the Steamers in action!
Time:  from 4.30pm
Venue: Rotorua International Stadium

 

 

 

Kurangaituku Netball Tournament
Friday September 3, 2010 - Sunday September 5, 2010
This is the 77th Kurangaituku Netball Tournament.
The Tournaments are run over the following three weekends:-
CDE and F Grades - 27th and 28th August
ABCD and Masters -3rd and 4th September
Schools - 11th and 12th September

Rotorua Dog Show 2010
Saturday September 4, 2010 - Sunday September 5, 2010

Held at the International Stadium, Devon Street West Rotorua, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September 2010.

Separate shows each day where hundreds of dogs of approximately 100 different breeds will be exhibited. There will also be demonstrations of other Canine Disciplines such as obedience andamp; agility.

Plus stalls for the purchase of canine paraphernalia.
Gates open to the public from 9 am until 3 pm
Entry by gold coin donation - Free Parking

For anyone interested in buying or owning a pedigree dog this is a must to visit the top breeders in the country who are only too pleased to discuss their particular breeds.

Red Stag Redwoods Forest Relay
Saturday September 11, 2010

The Red Stag Redwoods Forest Relay is open to running and walking clubs, schools, corporate and social teams over a distance of 5km for adults and 3.2k for youth grades.
Based at the information centre on Long Mile Road, the relay is held in the iconic and beautiful Redwoods and adjacent to the forest nursery.
It is rated as the best relay of its kind in NZ with approximately 140 teams participating coming from all over the North Island.
There is a large range of team and spot prizes available for competitors to win.
Cost to enter:
5 Person Team $80.00, 2 Person Walk Team $32.00, 4 Person Youth Team $48.00

Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: Whakarewarewa Forest, The Redwoods

BOP Steamers vs Otago
Friday September 24, 2010

Week 9 of the 2010 ITM Cup sees the BOP Steamers take on Otago at the Rotorua International Stadium.

Kick off is 7.35pm so come along and celebrate the end of the week watching the Steamers in action!

Mayoral Concert for the Elderly 2010
Sunday September 26, 2010

Brought to you by our Mayor Kevin Winters this is a delightful afternoon of entertaiment arranged for our local elderly community.

Show starts at 2pm with light refreshments before the show.

There is no charge to attend the event however you must get your tickets from Ticketmaster -Rotorua Convention Centre.
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