GO NZ: The ultimate events calendar for the first half of 2021
27 Jan, 2021 03:00 AM
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The Tarawera Ultra Marathon sees runners compete in 21, 50 or 102km distances, or the ultimate 100-mile endurance run. Photo / Supplied
NZ Herald
By: Sarah Pollok
Plan a city or urban break around one of these exciting events coming up in the first half of 2021, writes
Sarah Pollok
NORTHLAND
For the cycling obsessed, be sure to catch Whāngārei s Big Bike Film Night for a night of short feature documentaries dedicated to the joy only cycling can bring. Whether you ride a BMX, a fixie or a road bike, there s something for every biker to enjoy.
Thursday, 21 January 2021, 12:06 pm
Whakatū Marae and Founders Heritage Park have made the
difficult decision to cancel this year’s International Kai
Festival.
Held annually on Waitangi Day, 6 February,
this year’s event was planned to take place at Whakatū
Marae and neighbouring Founders Heritage
Park.
However, Whakatū Marae Kaiwhakahaere Kim
Ngawhika said the past year had been incredibly challenging,
and with the threat of COVID-19 still very real, it was
imperative whānau wellbeing came first.
“This has
not been an easy decision, but our Whānau Ora principles
implore us to place whānau wellbeing at the heart of
MARTIN DE RUYTER
Rosalia Toalima, left, Matalena Ifopo, Luaipou Malaulau, Poia Banse and Rosie Fa avae of the CCCS Samoan Church serve food at the 2020 edition of the International Kai Festival.
Nelson s annual International Kai Festival will not go ahead in 2021 due to ongoing concerns about the threat of Covid-19. In a statement released on Thursday, event organisers from Whakatū Marae and Founders Heritage Park made the joint decision to cancel the festival. The festival which was scheduled to be held on Waitangi Day, February 6, normally attracts hundreds of visitors for its celebration of traditional Maori culture and international food. Whakatū Marae kaiwhakahaere (administrator) Kim Ngawhika said the decision had been made following an “incredibly challenging” 2020, and with the ongoing threat of Covid-19 in mind.
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Drink up, for soon we lockdown. Hundreds went along to Nelson Founders Park to taste the best beers around, during the 2020 Marchfest event just as the coronavirus pandemic escalated in New Zealand.
Brewers and musicians from around the country will join homegrown stars as preparations kick into gear for Marchfest 2021. The popular craft beer and music celebration held in New Zealand’s main hop growing region is back following sold-out events in 2019 and 2020. This year’s event – the 14th in its history - will once again be held at Founders Heritage Park on Saturday March 20 from noon to 9.30pm.