Tukua Mai ki a PiriTukua Mai ki a TataKia eke mai ki runga ki te paepae poto a Houmaitawhiti!

The Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival descends on Rotorua this September! The month-long festivities celebrate indigenous arts and highlights the world-class artists we have in our community.

KO RANGI, KO PAPASunday 1 September, 1pm | Te Papaīōuru Marae, ŌhinemutuA mesmerizing performance delving into the realms of Ranginui (Sky Father) & Papatūānuku (Mother Earth) heralds the start of Aronui.

Free

TE TOKI - TE ARAWA HERO MURAL 8 - 29 September, viewing times will vary daily | Central Rotorua Artist, Taumata Solomon, will bring to life the essence of a Te Arawa hero, known for their contribution to the arts.

Free

JOJO SUPER 9S KAPA HAKA COMPETITION Saturday 21 September, 10.30am - 2.30pmTe Manawa, Corner of Hinemoa & Tūtānekai Streets9 minutes. 9 members. 9 stars. Showcasing their talents in memory of the late Jojo Waaka.

Free

Download full programme of events: aronuiartsfestival.com @AronuiArtsFestival

REGULAR EVENTSROTORUA NIGHT MARKETEvery Thursday evening, 5pm - 9pmTūtānekai Street, between Hinemoa & Haupapa StreetsExperience the family-friendly atmosphere full of vibrant entertainment, ethnic eateries and boutique-style shopping. @RotoruaNightMarket

ROTORUA FARMERS MARKETEvery Sunday morning, 9am - 1pm | Te Manawa, Tūtānekai StreetWith a wide range of fresh, local produce, speciality foods & live entertainment, there’s something for everyone! @RotoruaFarmersMarket

ROTARY MARKETEvery Saturday morning, 6am - 1.30pm | Kuirau Park @KuirauMarket

SOUNDSHELL MARKETEvery 2nd Sunday, 9am - 2pm | Rotorua Village Green 07 332 5782

LIVE STEAM DAYS Every 2nd Sunday of the monthRotorua Settlers & Steam Museum, 43 Robinson AvenueSteam engines are fired up. Fun activities & train rides for the kids. Ticket prices apply rotoruaheritage.co.nz

UKEBOXSunday 15 September, Sunday 20 October, 3pmTe Rūnanga Tea HouseA fun ukulele strum-along and open-mic session. Gold coin koha rotoruamuseum.co.nz

PLAY ONVarious dates Live script readings of New Zealand plays read by local actors. $5, door sales @BigPictureMinorDeets

FRIENDS OF THE ROTORUA LIBRARY BOOK SALEEvery 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am - 1pmKuirau Park, adjacent to the playground rotorualibrary.govt.nz

ART BY BIKE TOURSLast Saturday of every month (Sept - April) | Central Rotorua Get on your bike and learn more about Rotorua’s art. Free @CreativeRotorua

ROLLER SKATE DISCO’SSunday 8 September, Saturday 12 October & Saturday 30 November, 5pm - 8pm | Rotorua Sportsdrome, Queens DriveRoller Skating Disco with skate hire included. Let’s go skating! $10, door sales @KidzWorldKC

SPRING

EVENTS GUIDE

KIA KAHA - TE REO MĀORI Sunday 8 September, 11am - 3.30pmRotorua Aquatic Centre, Tarewa Road All the aquatic fun with a Māori language twist!

$7, door sales @RotoruaAquaticCentre

HE AKA PIKIRANGIMonday 9 September, 10.30am - 11.30amRotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri A special Te Wiki o te Reo Māori session for the under 5’s solely in te reo Māori.

Gold coin koha, no bookings required rotorualibrary.govt.nz

KAPU TĪ KŌREROKŌRERO OVER THE TEA CUPSMonday 9 September, 12pm - 1pm | Rotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri A weekly meet-up in a relaxed environment to practice te reo Māori.

Free, no bookings required rotorualibrary.govt.nz

HE PĪ KA RERE - FUN SESSIONS FOR UNDER 5’STuesday 10 & Thursday 12 September, 10.30am - 11.30amRotorua Library, Te Aka MauriA special Te Wiki o te Reo Māori session for under 5’s.

Gold coin koha, no bookings required rotorualibrary.govt.nz

HE PĪPĪ PAOPAO - FIRST STEPS FOR UNDER 2’SWednesday 11 September, 10.30am - 11amRotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri A special Te Wiki o te Reo Māori session for under 2’s.

Gold coin koha, no bookings required rotorualibrary.govt.nz

WAIATA MAI ROTORUA - SING TOGETHERThursday 12 September, 12.15pm - 1pmRotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri Come and join us for a sing-a-long of waiata during your lunch break.

Free, no bookings required rotorualibrary.govt.nz

ROTORUA NIGHT MARKET HOKOMANGA O TE PŌThursday 12 September, 5pm - 8.30pmTūtānekai Street, between Hinemoa & Haupapa Streets Showcasing Māori performers and other te reo activities while you enjoy your kai. Free to watch @RotoruaNightMarket

KUPU MĀREIKURA - TRANSLATING THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANKThursday 12 September, 5.30pmMcLeods Booksellers, 1148 Pukuatua StreetHear from well-respected reo Māori translator, Te Haumihiata Mason.

$10 via ticketmaster.co.nz aronuiartsfestival.com

HOKOMANGA HUNGA MAHI PĀMU ROTORUA FARMERS MARKETSunday 15 September, 9am - 1pm | Te ManawaLearn some te reo Māori as you shop for fresh kai.

Free to watch @RotoruaFarmersMarket

HOKOMANGA MĀORIARONUI MĀORI MARKETSunday 15 September, 12pm - 4pm Ruapeka - Tūnohopū Street, Ōhinemutu A Māori market with art and kai (food) stalls, & performances.

Free aronuiartsfestival.com

RĀ ĀHUAREKA Ā-WHANAURUGBY WORLD CUP FAMILY FUN DAYSaturday 22 September, 11am - 3.30pmRotorua Aquatic Centre, Tarewa RoadHave fun with aquatic toys, bouncy castle, games, prizes, music and rugby.

$7, door sales @RotoruaAquaticCentre

LIBRARY EVENTS Rotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri, 1127 Haupapa Street

Some events require booking and may have a cost associated so please check the website rotorualibrary.govt.nz

HE AKA PIKIRANGI - FUN SESSIONS FOR UNDER 5’S IN TE REO MĀORIEvery Monday during school term, 10.30am - 11.30am

WACKY WARM-UPS - KNITTING GROUPEvery Monday, 10am - 12pm

HE PĪ KA RERE - FUN SESSIONS FOR UNDER 5’S Every Tuesday & Thursday during school term time, 10.30am - 11.30am

HE PĪPĪ PAOPAO - FIRST STEPS FOR UNDER 2’SEvery Wednesday during school term, 10.30am - 11am

LEGO® CLUBEvery Monday & 2nd Tuesday, 3.30pm - 5pm Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 10.30am - 12pm & 1.30pm - 3pm

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE CENTREEvery Saturday, 10am - 12pm

KAPU TĪ KŌREROKŌRERO OVER THE TEA CUPSEvery Monday, 12pm - 1pm

DROP-IN SENIORNET TECH ASSISTANCEEvery Monday, 9am - 12pm

STEPPING UP COMPUTER CLASSESEvery Tuesday & Thursday, 11am - 12pm

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH ASSISTANCEEvery 2nd Wednesday, 10am - 1pm

WAIATA MAI ROTORUA - SING TOGETHEREvery 1st Thursday of the month, 12.15pm

READING ROUND - WĀ PĀNUIEvery 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am

TE WIKI O TE REO MĀORIMĀORI LANGUAGE WEEK 9 - 15 September 2019

TE WAĀTAKA

KOANGA

rotorualakescouncil.nz/tewikiotereo

MAHURU SEPTEMBERGRAPE OBSESSIONSPAINTING WITH AUTISM Until 25 September, 8am - 5pm weekdaysRotorua Lakes Council, GalleriaA unique exhibition by talented autistic artist Bricharne Hastie.

Free creativerotorua.org.nz

BOOKUMENTARYThursday 5 September, 10.30am | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriJoin us to watch talks with writers on the big screen.

Free rotorualibrary.org.nz

HOPEWALK ROTORUA Saturday 7 September, 1pm - 3pm | Rotorua Village GreenDress in yellow to raise awareness for suicide. #strongertogether

Free @HopeWalkRotoruaNZ

TE MIHA Sunday 8 September, 2pm | Destiny Church TheatreJoin Opus Orchestra with Kotahi Te Wairua and Te Mauri Kapa Haka.

From $10 via ticketmaster.co.nz orchestras.org.nz

BAY OF PLENTY STEAMERS vs WELLINGTON LIONS Saturday 7 September, opener 5.15pm, main game 7.35pm Rotorua International StadiumBring the whānau to support the Bay of Plenty Steamers.

Ticket prices apply boprugby.co.nz

WHAT’S THE STORY READING EVENINGSunday 8 September, 2pm | McLeods Bookseller, 1148 Pukuatua StHear specially selected short stories inspired by the Rotorua Museum collection.

Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz

IRMTNZ CUSHION CONCERTFriday 13 September 2019, 6.30pm - 8pmSt Lukes Church, 1223 Amohia StreetTalented music students perform in this great concert.

$5 per family, door sales @irmtnz

SING CREATIONSaturday 14 September, 7pm - 9pm | John Paul College GymA concert of Haydn’s Creation with a large massed choir, soloists and orchestra.

$15 adults, free school children, door sales @NZCFWaikatoBOP

MISS ROTORUA 2019Saturday 21 September, 6pm | Energy Events CentreJoin us for an evening of glamour to celebrate and inspire women.

Ticket prices apply via ticketmaster.co.nz @MissRotoruaNZ

BOYS EDUCATION SEMINARTuesday 24 September, 7pm - 8.30pm | John Paul College

Empower our young men to be the best in this seminar sponsored by Rotorua Energy CharitableTrust.

Gold coin koha jpc.school.nz

TE ARAWA KAUMĀTUA OLYMPICSFriday 27 September, 9am - 3pm | Energy Events Centre200 kaumātua from across the motu take part in these age-friendly games for 60+.

Free to watch, participation costs apply @TeArawaKaumatuaOlympics

PURPLE RIDESaturday 28 September, 10am - 12pm | Central Rotorua Wear purple and ride to support people and their whānau suffering from dementia.

Free, koha for Dementia Lakes appreciated @CywayRotorua

OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Saturday 28 September - Sunday 13 October Rotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri Join us for some fun activities and events during the school holidays.

Some events may cost and require booking rotorualibrary.govt.nz

HOLIDAY ART ACADEMYMon 30 September - Fri 4 October & Mon 7 - Fri 11 October, 9am - 3pmThe Arts Village, 1240 Hinemaru StreetEnjoy a range of artist taught programmes for 8 to 12 year olds.

From $25 per child per day, bookings required artsvillage.org.nz

WHIRINGA-A-NUKU OCTOBERHOOPSTAR HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Tuesday 1 - Friday 4 October | Sportsdrome, Queens Drive Extend your basketball skills in this programme for kids aged 5-13 years.

Costs apply, bookings required rotoruabasketball.org.nz

TE HIKU O TE IKA MĀORI RUGBY COMPETITIONSaturday 5 October, 12pm - 5pm | Rotorua International StadiumCome and watch this multi age grade Māori rugby tournament.

Free @TeHikuoteIkaRugby

RACE @ THE LAKESSunday 6 October, 8am - 5pmLake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)

An exciting day of dragon boat racing for local businesses, friends & whānau!

Free to watch, participation costs apply @BayDragonsTauranga

ROTORUA EKIDENSaturday 12 October, from 8.30amRotorua Village GreenThe most fun team walk/run relay in New Zealand returns for its 16th year.

Free to watch, participation costs apply ekiden.co.nz

ROTORUA MUSEUM ART AWARDS FINALIST EXHIBITION Wednesday 23 October - Sunday 10 November, 9am - 4pmEnergy Events Centre, Rotorua Showcasing the top artworks from the 2019 Art Awards with all works for sale. Vote for your favourite in the More FM People’s Choice Awards!

Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz

ROTORUA MUSEUM ART AWARDS JUDGES TALKWednesday 23 October, 12.30pm | Energy Events Centre, Rotorua

Judge, Leafa Wilson, shares her thought process behind judging the awards.

Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz

PINK WALKWednesday 23 October, from 5pm | Rotorua Village GreenRotorua Breast Cancer Trust’s annual Pink Walk fundraising for our community!

From $10 to participate rotoruabreastcancertrust.co.nz

DEAR BOOBS: MEET CREATOR EMILY SEARLE Thursday 24 October, 6.30pm | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriMeet Emily at this fundraising event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Gold coin donation rotorualibrary.govt.nz

ROTORUA BIKE FESTIVAL Friday 25 October - Sunday 3 November Various locations around Rotorua The festival is jam packed with wheels, festivities and fun over 10 days.

Ticket prices apply to some events rotoruabikefestival.com

MAMAKU 125TH CENTENARY SPORTS DAYSaturday 26 October, 10am - 3pm | Mamaku Village DomainA celebration of Mamaku Village - simpler times with family and friends.

Free @ProgressMamaku

DIWALI NIGHT RIDESaturday 26 October, 7.30pm - 8.30pm | Central Rotorua

Light up your bike and celebrate Diwali on two wheels.

Free, registration essential @CywayRotorua

WHIRINGA-A-RANGI NOVEMBERGREASE - THE MUSICAL 1 - 9 November, 2pm matinee, 7.30pm | Energy Events Centre, RotoruaThe world’s best-loved musical is coming to Rotorua! With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits, this musical classic is brought to life by Rotorua Musical Theatre. So round-up your T-Birds, pick up your Pink Ladies and remember why Grease really is the one that you want!

Adults from $40, via ticketmaster.co.nz @GreaseRotorua

MEET & GREET THE ARTISTSSaturday 2 November, 2pm | Energy Events Centre, Rotorua Hear from the artists in the Rotorua MuseumArt Awards Finalists exhibition.

Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz

SALON DES REFUSÉSSaturday 2 - Sunday 17 November, 10am - 4pmPop-Up Shop, 1201 Eruera StreetArtworks not selected for the 2019 Rotorua Museum Art Awards finalist exhibition are on display to view and purchase in this unique exhibition.

Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz

HALLOWEEN POOL PARTYSunday 3 November, 11am - 3.30pmRotorua Aquatic Centre, Tarewa Road

Spooktacular aquatic fun! Games, prizes and dress up to win.

$7, door sales @RotoruaAquaticCentre

TWS PARADISE VALLEY SPEEDWAY Friday 8 November, 7pm - 10pmTake in some fast-paced Speedway action followed by a massive fireworks display.

From $10 - $60 via ticketmaster.co.nz rotoruaspeedway.co.nz

ARMISTICE DAY - RĀ RANGAAWATEAMonday 11 November | Cenotaph, Government GardensParade and commemorations for Armistice Day.

Free @RotoruaEvents

ARTSMADTuesday 12 November, 5.30pm - 7.30pmMonarch Room, Prince’s Gate HotelA series of fast-paced inspirational presentations by local creatives.

Gold coin koha creativerotorua.org.nz

ROTORUA FESTIVAL OF GARDENS 2019Friday 15 - Sunday 17 November | Various locations around Rotorua

Share the joy of gardening and view some incredible Rotorua gardens in this festival offering a wide range of events.

Ticket prices apply to some events rotoruagardens.org.nz

ART SALEFriday 15 - Sunday 17 November, 9am - 3pmThe La Grouw’s, 20 Tupara CrescentArt sale during the Rotorua Festival of Gardens.

rotoruagardens.org.nz

AQUATIC CARNIVAL DAYSunday 17 November, 11am - 3.30pmRotorua Aquatic Centre, Tarewa RoadAquatic fun with a carnival twist. Everyone’s a winner!

$7, door sales @RotoruaAquaticCentre

IRMTNZ SHOWCASE CONCERTSunday 24 November, 2pm - 4.30pmSt Lukes Church, 1223 Amohia StreetShowcasing talented & successful music students from Rotorua & Taupō.

$10, door sales @irmtnz

THE BIG BRITISH BASH TOP OF THE POPSFriday 29 November, Friday 6, Saturday 7 & Saturday 14 December, 7pm | Blue Baths, Government GardensDress as your favourite Brit and bring your Union Jack for these fun end-of-year celebrations!

From $80 bluebaths.co.nz

CHRISTMAS PARADE & FESTIVALSaturday 30 November, 11am | Government GardensStart the festive season with the all new parade and activities in the Government Gardens

Free christmasparade.co.nz