EVENTS CALENDAR

There is always something to do in Russell, and as well as organised events there are a wide range of clubs and activities.

If you would like your event included on this calendar, please email events@russellnz.co.nz.

2010
March 11		COMMEMORATION OF THE BATTLE OF KORORAREKA
		Bay of Islands iwi, the Russell community and representatives of NZ's armed forces mark the 1845 Battle of Kororareka, the firs battle of the Northern New Zealand Wars.
March 12 - 14		BOI ONE BASE FISHING TOURNAMENT
March 13 - February 14		FESTIVAL OF THE BATTLE OF KORORAREKA
		Two days of fun in Kororareka-Russell. Fore mopre details visit Haratu, Russell's new cultural centre (formerly DoC) on the Russell Waterfront.
April 17		CAPE BRETT CHALLENGE ENDURANCE RACE
		The annual Helly Hansen Cape Brett Challenge adventure run is fast becoming New Zealand's top adventure race to compete in. The event is scheduled for 17 April 2010. This year sees the addition of the Kauri Ridge 10km Walk attainable for people of all shapes, sizes and ability looking for that extra bit of challenge. The Whangamumu 17km Classic is no longer open to walkers. Challenge courses courses offered in 2010: * Helly Hansen Cape Brett Challenge 37km * Explore NZ Cape Brett Relay 37km * Outdoor Action Whangamumu Classic 17km * Cape Brett Walkaways Kauri Ridge Walk 10km For info visit http://www.capebrettchallenge.co.nz/
May 7 - 9		BOI COUNTRY ROCK FESTIVAL - celebrating 21 years in 2010
		The Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival features good music and friendship in the stunning setting of the Bay of Islands of New Zealand - one of the top tourist spots of the country. Each year the festival features more than 45 acts from New Zealand, Nashville and Australia performing at multiple venues. Street music and line dancing are also popular features. For info see www.country-rock.co.nz
June 1 - 30		MATARIKI - THE MAORI NEW YEAR
June 13 - 18		BOI INTERNATIONAL YELLOWTAIL TOURNAMENT
July 9 - 10		RUSSELL BIRDMAN FESTIVAL
		They came, they saw, they jumped. Crazy winged craft and creatures competing for the best, longest, most spectacular, most colourful, most inventive flight off Russell wharf. See www.russellbirdman.co.nz
August 13 - 15		THE PUB'S CLASSIC & KUSTOM CAR SHOW
		Classic and Kustom cars on show at The Pub 'round the Corner, York St, Russell.
August 13 - 14		BOI JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL
		Every year jazz and blues musicians gather from all over New Zealand and overseas for the annual Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival. The many venues in Paihia, Waitangi and Haruru Falls host over 150 hours of quality jazz and blues during the three-day event. There are more than 40 acts featured. Street performances, in Kawakawa - Jazz on the Steam Train, Paihia and Russell each morning add to the atmosphere of the festival. Street performances in the towns of Kawakawa, Paihia and Russell each morning add to the flavour of the festival. See www.jazz-blues.co.nz
September 23 - 24		RUSSELL ART AND CRAFT SHOW - Russell Town Hall
October 23 - 24		HSBC COASTAL CLASSIC REGATTA Labour Weekend
		One of NZ's most famous and testing yacht races from Auckland to Russell. Will last year's record time be beaten this year or will the weather beat them all? www.coastalclassic.co.nz
November 12 - 13		RUSSELL ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW
		Prize winning blooms, gardens and produce - entries from the Russell peninsula community and school.
December 11		SOVEREIGN RUSSELL-PAIHIA OCEAN SWIM
		Swim solo or in a team: three courses, the 3.3km Russell-Paihia swim, the 750m Paihia Course and the Oceankids 200m course. For more info http://www.oceanswim.co.nz
December 18		RUSSELL CHRISTMAS PARADE
December 31		NEW YEAR'S EVE IN RUSSELL - FESTIVITIES AND FIREWORKS
		With live music at various Russell venues, delicious food to take away or dine in, our gorgeous waterfront for an evening picnic, plus the spectacular BOI fireworks display at midnight, New Year's Eve in Russell is a safe and fun place to be.

Regular Activities

Body Blitz	Town Hall, Thurs, 5.30-6.30pm Body Stretch, St John Hall 9-10am, Nateele 403 7393 or Dagmar 403 8199
Bridge Club	Group meets informally, 403 7717
Camera Club	Every second Wed, Boating Club, 403 8543
Club Français	Thu 5pm, The Duke of Marlborough, 403 7079
Dancing	Wed 7.30 pm, Masonic Lodge, 403 7757
Gardening Club	Monthly 2nd Thu, 403 8856
Pilates	Town Hall, Tues, Level 1 ; 5.30-6.30pm, Intermediate; 6.30-7.30pm
Landcare Trust	Monthly, 2nd Wed, 7.30pm, 403 7735
Mah Jong	Mon, 1.30pm Methodist Church, Lilian, 403 7858
Rowing Club	403 7597
Soccer for Fun	Sun, 10.30am-12.30, School
Sun Tai Chi	every 2nd Wed, 10am, Masonic Hall, 403 7749
Swiss Ball Exercise	Thu, 6.15-7.15pm, Town Hall, 403 8199
Tai Chi	Tue, 6pm, Masonic Hall, 403 8800
Te Reo Maori	Te Whare Wananga, Tue 5-7pm, 403 7177
Tennis	Thu, 6pm everybody welcome
Waka Ama	Fun paddling several times a week, 403 8345
Writers Workshop	first Sun, 2pm, DOC, 403 8321
Yoga with Innes	Mon, 5.30-7pm, general, Russell Town Hall Conference Room Wed, 6-7.30 pm, astanga style at Ines' home, bookings essential. NEW Mon 9am & Thurs, 6-7.30 pm Opua Community Hall. private classes by arrangement, 403 7178
Yoga with Lyn	NEW Fri 10.30am - Noon, Parish Hall, Church St

Opening Hours

DOC Visitor Centre	10am - 3pm, Mon - Fri, closed public holidays and weekends
Enterprise Russell	Mon - Fri 9am-5pm. Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 1-5pm (internet, faxing, copying etc), 403 8843
Russell Information Centre	8am - 5pm Daily, 0800 633 255
Museum	10am-4pm daily. Open every day but Christmas Day
Pompallier	Open daily, hands-on fun in NZ’s oldest industrial building
RTS (Refuse Transfer Station)	Mon, Wed & Fri, 7.30am-1pm; Sat & Sun 9am-1pm
Russell Boating Club	Wednesdays & Fridays 5pm-10pm, Sundays 4pm-10pm. Dinner/snacks available. Racing/other information call 403 7222
Russell Radio	8am-8pm daily, 403 7218
St John Ambulance Op-Shop	Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri 10am-3pm. Sat 10am-1pm

Church Services

Anglican	Sun 10.30am, Holy Communion, Christ Church, 403 7696
Baptist	Sun 9.30am Russell School’s Te Whare Wananga, 403 8101
Catholic	11.30am, Shrine of St Peter Chanel (cnr Chapel and Beresford Sts); also first Wed of each month Mass, confirm venue by phoning Parish House 404 1024 or 403 7104
Christian Fellowship	10am, Town Hall Supper Room, 403 7844
Methodists/Presbyterian Co-operating Parish	Sun 11am, York St, 403 7858