Waimakariri Events
Exhibitions & Displays
Implements, Instruments and Curious Inventions: Early Tools of Trade
Step back in time and take a look at equipment and utensils used by the men and women who helped shape our district. See displays of old farming, commercial, domestic, medical and veterinary tools and machinery. Live demonstrations including wood turning. Don't miss the blokes' shed.
Daily: 10am-4pm
Rangiora Museum, Good Street, Rangiora
Adult $2, Child $0.50
Prefer pre-booking for groups. Phone Ann Jeffs on (03) 313 7592
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Exhibition open from 1 – 31 October 2010
Tours, Open Days & Walks
Beyond the Ashley: North Canterbury Settlers at Balcairn Cemetery
Balcairn Cemetery is the resting place of many pioneers who settled the land and established towns and businesses in North Canterbury. Free guided tours of Balcairn Cemetery will be conducted by Kowai Archives volunteers.
The Kowai Archives headquarters, which holds many records on early settlers, will also be open at these times including Wednesday 27 October from 1-4pm.
Sunday 24 October, 11am-4pm
Wednesday 27 & Sunday 31 October, 1pm-4pm
Balcairn Cemetery, 281 Leithfield Road
Kowai Archives, 1091 Upper Sefton Road, Balcairn
North CanterburyFREE
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Workshops & Other Events
Kaiapoi Royal Heritage Week – Royal Coronation Anniversary and Fundraise Ball
The ball is being held in honour of His Majesty King Arthur III of New Albion (formally known as the Waimakariri District). Chief Hemi of Tuahiwi will be present to help with the celebrations. Entertainment includes the Mainland Band, the Kaiapoi Theatre Company, an opera diva, and, of course, a royal jester.
Dress code is period costume.
Saturday 16 October, 6:30pm-12am
Riverview Conference Centre, Kaiapoi Club, Raven Street
KaiapoiAdult $65
Please book by contacting the Kaiapoi Promotions Association
Ph: (03) 327 3002 or 021 124 7653 or Email: kaiapoipromo@xtra.co.nzDisability access
