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Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon 28 April 2012
Annual marathon race plus 5km & 10km fun runs.
The Rotorua Marathon attracts experienced and fresh runners and walkers to its picturesque course. Competitors from throughout New Zealand and overseas complete one full circuit around Lake Rotorua, starting and finishing in the Government Gardens. Includes 5km and 10km fun run & kids mini-marathon. Great spot prizes.
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Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon 28 April 2012 Annual marathon race plus 5km & 10km fun runs.
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Brian Brake: Lens on the World
Developed and curated by Te Papa, Brian Brake: Lens on the World is a stunning exhibition by one of New Zealand's most internationally accla.... >>more
Rotorua Museum, Rotorua
Saturday 10th December to Sunday 22nd April 9.00 am
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Catalogue of Wonders
Curated by Damian Skinner, A Catalogue of Wonders will present highlights from the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust Heritage Collection. Re.... >>more
Rotorua Museum, Rotorua
Wednesday 12th October to Sunday 19th February 9.00 am
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Jimmy & Perry
Jimmy on guitar and vocals, Perry on harp, stomp box, percussion, and vocals, playing many of the familiar tunes plus a few obscurities from.... >>more
The Pheasant Plucker, Rotorua
Monday 14th November to Tuesday 10th April 7.00 pm
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Quiz night
Quiz night every Monday. Teams of four. Compete for amazing prizes - including prizes from local sponsors such as Rainbow Springs & Huka fal.... >>more
Lava Bar, Rotorua
Monday 12th December to Tuesday 19th June 8.00 pm
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Ross Allen’s Royal Commemoratives
Like most people in England during the 1950s, Ross Allen’s family had a standard 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation mug sitting proudly on.... >>more
Rotorua Museum, Rotorua
Friday 13th January to Wednesday 7th March 10.00 am
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Whakanuia 2012 - Africa
Whakanuia means "To acknowledge, to promote, to celebrate", and the purpose of creating such an event was about taking leadership (as tangat.... >>more
Whakarewarewa: The Living Thermal Village, Rotorua
Monday 6th February 10.00 am
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1931: The Show
Theatre, comedy, dance, great music and lots of laughter define this fabulous show. Written and directed by the award-winning Dena Kennedy, .... >>more
The Blue Baths, Rotorua
Friday 9th December to Friday 24th February 8.00 pm
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Open Mic Night
Acousticity has been a stable for Tuesday nights in Rotorua... Now in its 11th year run by musician and songwriter Murray Clark this is a gr.... >>more
The Pheasant Plucker, Rotorua
Tuesday 28th June to Wednesday 29th February 8.00 pm
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Tai Chi Chuan
Beginner classes for Chen-style Tai Chi in Rotorua with emphasis on mobility and well being, with certified instructor Robin Harland under t.... >>more
Netherlands Society Hall, Rotorua
Tuesday 7th February to Tuesday 28th February 10.00 am
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Art4Recovery
The Art4Recovery is from the Whare Whakaue collection, painted by the patients of Ward4 at Rotorua Hospital. The project is led by Paul McCa.... >>more
Rotorua Arts Village RAVE, Rotorua
Friday 3rd February to Friday 24th February 9.00 am
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Creative Collective Exhibition Opening
Featuring work by Debbie Sumner, Helen Weblin, Lorraine Bassant, Michelle Edhouse, Maria McLean, Penny Rickard, Sandra Smith, Wendy Wilcox. .... >>more
Rotorua Arts Village RAVE, Rotorua
Friday 3rd February to Friday 24th February 5.00 pm
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Swamp Thing
Swamp Thing: good down-to-Earth funkin' swampie blues with Michael Barker on drums and vocals, and Grant Haua on guitar and vocals. Unbeliev.... >>more
The Pheasant Plucker, Rotorua
Wednesday 11th January to Thursday 19th April 9.00 pm
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Open Mic Night
Open Mic night every Wednesday with The Sam and Eric Show, so if you can play or sing come down and join us!.... >>more
Voodoo Jo's, Rotorua
Wednesday 18th January to Thursday 16th February 9.00 pm
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Nick Charles
Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues, Nick Charles, will perform in Rotorua one night only. During an extensive and acclaimed.... >>more
Rotorua Arts Village RAVE, Rotorua
Thursday 9th February 7.00 pm
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LSG Group
Lloyd, Sam and Greg Rock the joint every Thursday... We do live music every night!.... >>more
The Pheasant Plucker, Rotorua
Thursday 7th October to Thursday 16th February 9.00 pm
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Tai Chi Chuan
Beginner classes for Chen-style Tai Chi in Rotorua with certified instructor Robin Harland, under the guidance of Si Fu Grant Buchanan of Yo.... >>more
St Michaels School, Rotorua
Thursday 2nd February to Thursday 23rd February 7.00 pm
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Major and Jassah
Every Friday and Saturday night we alternate between two family bands - Major, a 6-piece all-around great band, playing top 40 and originals.... >>more
The Pheasant Plucker, Rotorua
Friday 11th November to Monday 6th February 9.30 pm
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I Am Giant - Let It Go Summer Tour with Cairo Knife Fight
I Am Giant have to returned to NZ for their biggest national tour ever! 2011 was a massive year for I Am Giant – their debut album ‘The .... >>more
The Shed, Rotorua
Friday 10th February to Saturday 11th February 8.00 pm
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Lyne Marshall - Finding your Creative Direction Workshop
Australian artist/author Lyne Marshall researches the processes that occur both in and out of the artist's studio. Leading to many discoveri.... >>more
Rotorua Arts Village RAVE, Rotorua
Friday 10th February to Saturday 11th February 9.15 am
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Art in the Park
This project has been running for over 15 years (according to very good sources) and is held offsite at the Government Gardens near the band.... >>more
Rotorua Arts Village RAVE, Rotorua
Sunday 12th February 10.00 am
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Who am I?
Take a close look at portraits from The Dowse collection, including renowned New Zealand artists Rita Angus, Frances Hodgkins and Toss Wooll.... >>more
Rotorua Museum, Rotorua
Tuesday 14th February to Sunday 29th April 9.00 am
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Toolbox – The Early Years (0-6)
Over six sessions, the Early Years Toolbox is designed to encourage you in your role as a parent. No-one will influence your child’s futur.... >>more
St John's Church, Rotorua
Wednesday 15th February 12.30 pm
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The Demise of Mary Lincoln: An Artistic Conspiracy
Mary Lincoln was the wife of former United States President Abraham Lincoln. Barry Bauman, art conservator, is to deliver the inaugural lect.... >>more
Rotorua Arts Village RAVE, Rotorua
Thursday 16th February 7.00 pm
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Knights of the DUB Table 'Way of the DUB' Album Tour
Full Noise Music Management and Flax Roots Records Present: Knights of the DUB Table 'Way of the DUB' Album Tour 2012 The much anticipated .... >>more
The Pheasant Plucker, Rotorua
Friday 17th February to Saturday 18th February 9.00 pm
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Te Arawa Regional Kapa Haka Competition
The Te Arawa Regional Kapa Haka competition will showcase the traditional-contemporary performing arts, presented by the tribal groups of Te.... >>more
Energy Events Centre, Rotorua
Friday 17th February to Saturday 18th February 4.30 pm
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Music at the Rotunda 2012
Free performances from local musicians and groups at the Band Rotunda in Rotorua's beautiful Government Gardens. Jazz, blues, acoustic guita.... >>more
Band Rotunda, Rotorua
Sunday 19th February to Sunday 25th March 1.00 pm
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Alizarin Lizard - The Weekend Went Without You Album Tour
Presented by MrYoda Productions. Dunedin quartet Alizarin Lizard are embarking on a lengthy tour throughout New Zealand to promote their de.... >>more
The Pheasant Plucker, Rotorua
Sunday 19th February to Monday 20th February 9.00 pm
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Public Talk: The Illustrious life of Brian Brake
Athol McCredie, curator of the exhibition Brian Brake: Lens on the World (currently on show at Rotorua Museum) will give an illustrated talk.... >>more
Rotorua Museum, Rotorua
Sunday 19th February 2.00 pm
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Rotorua Rock Minieral Gem & Fossil Club Monthly Meeting
Rotorua Rock Mineral Gem & Fossil Club meets every 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. We are a mixed bunch of collectors, enthusiasts and.... >>more
St John's Ambulance Hall, Rotorua
Wednesday 25th January to Wednesday 28th November 7.30 pm
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Painting with Light – Brian Brake Rediscovered
Featuring stunning footage, exclusive interviews and photographs from a private collection, renowned cameraman David Paul presents a behind .... >>more
Rotorua Museum, Rotorua
Friday 24th February 5.30 pm
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Wayne Barrar: An Expanding Subterra
An Expanding Subterra brings together for the first time a body of work that Barrar has been working on for the last seven years. This proje.... >>more
Rotorua Museum, Rotorua
Saturday 25th February to Sunday 27th May 9.00 am
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Relay for Life 2012
The Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is a celebration and awareness-raising event for cancer survivors, their whānau and friends and commu.... >>more
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Saturday 25th February to Sunday 26th February 2.00 pm
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Soundshell Market
The Soundshell Market has been in operation, on the sunny Lakefront in Rotorua, for over 23 years... We have both indoor and outdoor stalls .... >>more
Soundshell and Village Green, Rotorua
Monday 2nd January to Friday 28th December 9.00 am
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Vintage Tractor Working Day
Vintage tractors, ploughing demonstration, hay making (weather permitting), vintage cars, stationary engines, refreshments, childrens rides .... >>more
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Sunday 26th February 10.00 am
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Dart's Space Art Traveling Art Show
Spray paint art done by Dart and Ali, creating paintings from a spray can in front of you. No brushes are ever used. Hope to see you all th.... >>more
Soundshell and Village Green, Rotorua
Saturday 28th January to Sunday 26th February 9.00 am
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The Era of Swing
A fresh look at this stunning era of music, so swing along with Operatunity and special guest singers and instrumentalists with songs and mu.... >>more
Rotorua Baptist Church, Rotorua
Thursday 1st March 11.00 am
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Rotorua Hospice Ramble
Enjoy a one- to three- day 'Ramble' around some of Rotorua's finest homes. Be inspired by floral and interior design displays. 10 inspirati.... >>more
Lake Rotorua, Rotorua
Friday 2nd March to Sunday 4th March 10.00 am
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Contact TriWoman Series
The Contact TriWoman Series is for all women, whether that’s taking part in your first triathlon or taking on the challenge year on year. .... >>more
Blue Lake, Rotorua
Saturday 3rd March 9.00 am
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Mountain Bike Rotorua Great Go Kart Race 2012
This annual event takes place as part of the Children's and Family Fun Day at The Redwoods (see separate event info). Spruce up an old go k.... >>more
Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua
Saturday 3rd March 1.00 pm
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Rotorua Off Road 1/2 Marathon
Make sure you are part of this outstanding off road 1/2 marathon through the spectacular Whakarewarewa Forest. The event is a two lap course.... >>more
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Sunday 4th March 10.00 am
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Children's & Family Fun Day
Free fun event for kids of all ages - toddlers through to teens (and the adults too!). Arts, storytelling, music, dance, games, active chall.... >>more
Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua
Sunday 4th March 10.00 am
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Arts Mad - 8 Speakers on Topics of Creative Interest
I couldn't find the right place to put this event. It's not music, but talking. 8 enthralling speakers, here to thrill you with 6 minutes .... >>more
Rotorua Arts Village RAVE, Rotorua
Wednesday 7th March to Wednesday 21st November 5.30 pm
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Stepping Out
A comedy by Richard Harris. Stepping Out, which enjoyed a hugely successful West End run and won the Evening Standard Best Comedy Award for.... >>more
Casa Blanca Theatre, Rotorua
Friday 9th March to Saturday 24th March 8.00 pm
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That's Country
Tours New Zealand for the first time! It's time for New Zealand country music fans to celebrate! In March 2012 for the first time, iconic .... >>more
Civic Theatre, Rotorua
Friday 16th March 7.30 pm
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The Laughing Samoans - Funny Chokers Tour
Funny Chokers is the latest offering from one of New Zealand's most successful live comedy acts. The Laughing Samoans comedy duo of Eteuati .... >>more
Civic Theatre, Rotorua
Saturday 17th March 8.00 pm
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Federated Farmers Farm Day
Farm Day is a free, interactive, fun event giving children and their families a chance to see what goes on behind the farm gate. Over the .... >>more
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Sunday 18th March 10.00 am
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The Meridian Season of Angelina Ballerina's Big Audition
Tickets go on sale 24 October 2011. After hugely successful tours of Australia and the UK, Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to be perf.... >>more
Civic Theatre, Rotorua
Friday 23rd March 1.30 pm
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Anne Frank
This exhibition tells the moving story of Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl whose famous diary records her family’s time in hiding during .... >>more
Rotorua Museum, Rotorua
Friday 23rd March to Sunday 6th May 9.00 am
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Women's Lifestyle Expo
A great day out for women! The Women's Lifestyle will have more than 90 exhibitors featuring everything from jewellery and health products t.... >>more
Energy Events Centre, Rotorua
Saturday 24th March to Sunday 25th March 10.00 am
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Fame & Phillips - New Zealand Tour 2012
A unique musical journey by two UK legendary artists. Sharing intimate stories of their life and times, including all their individual hits,.... >>more
Civic Theatre, Rotorua
Saturday 24th March 8.00 pm
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