Te Aroha

Te Aroha Dramatic Society presents - SCOTLAND ROAD
2025-11-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-02 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-01 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-31 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-30 19:30 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Te Aroha Little Theatre, 8 Honi Street Te Aroha 3320, te aroha, 3320, New Zealand
A beautiful young woman is found floating on an iceberg in the middle of the North Atlantic. When she is rescued she says only one word: Titanic. Trouble is, it’s 1982.

Show dates and times are:​

Thursday 30th October at 7.30pm

Friday 31st October at 7.30pm

Saturday 1st November at 2pm (matinee)

Sunday 2nd November at 2pm (matinee)

Wednesday 5th November at 7.30pm

Thursday 6th November at 7.30pm

Friday 7th November at 7.30pm

Saturday 8th November at 7.30pm

Tickets ($28.00 plus $2.00 booking fee) and also at Piako Stationery Supplies ($30.00 cash only).

'Under Pressure' - Under the Mountain
2025-11-02 10:00 - 15:00 | 135 Whitaker Street Te Aroha, 135 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha, Waikato, 3320, New Zealand
Print making workshops with Sue Preston
Sue is offering two print-making workshops as part of the Arts Under the Mountain festival. She will be set up at 135 Whitakers Street and will provide the materials and tuition for you to print your own greeting cards and gift cards. Come along and try something new!
10am – 12pm Cereal box collographs
1pm – 3pm Carve eraser stamps
$40 per session or both sessions for $75
Phone 0274 897 317 or email sue at soupy2512@gmail.com

Analogue Aotearoa
2025-11-01 09:00 - 2025-11-02 17:00 | Whitaker Street, Te Aroha 3320, Whitaker St, Te Aroha, Waikato, 3320, New Zealand
Aotearoa New Zealand’s first festival dedicated to celebrating the beauty, craft, and community of film and handmade photography.
Taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November 2025 in the historic spa town of Te Aroha, the festival brings together artists, photographers, educators, and curious creatives to explore traditional and alternative image-making processes — from 35mm, medium and large format film to wet plate collodion, cyanotypes, salt prints, Polaroids, pinhole, photograms and more.
Through a weekend of exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, photo walks, zine stalls, swap meets, slide shows and community events, Analogue Aotearoa invites people of all ages and skill levels to slow down, get hands-on, and connect with a growing analogue movement rooted in craft, creativity, and care.
Whether you’re a seasoned darkroom printer, a film photography newbie, or simply drawn to the tactile and timeless, Analogue Aotearoa is your place to engage, learn, share and be inspired.
Get involved.
We’re looking for artists, educators, collectors and makers to help bring the festival to life — whether you want to teach a workshop, exhibit work, run a photo walk, host a zine stall, or be part of a swap meet.
We’re also on the lookout for sponsors and supporters who believe in keeping analogue photography alive and thriving in Aotearoa.
Got a question, an idea, or just want to say kia ora?
We’d love to hear from you.

NZMCA Te Aroha Town Romp
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-03 | Boyd Park, 50 Stanley Avenue Te Aroha, Te Aroha, 3320, New Zealand
Motorhome Association get together with various entertainment.
Pipe band competition open to the public on Sat 01 Nov
Contact:

Food Truck Fest
2025-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Te Aroha Netball court carpark, Spur St, Te Aroha, 3320, New Zealand
Join us for a night of flavour, fun, and community at Food Truck Fest – Te Aroha! Held at the Silver Fern Farms Event Centre, this family-friendly evening brings together a variety of delicious food trucks, offering everything from street food favourites to sweet treats.
Whether you’re dining with whānau, catching up with friends, or just enjoying the local vibes, there’s something for everyone. Come hungry and leave happy!
Let’s bring the community together—one bite at a time.

Te Aroha Little Theatre presents - VARNEY THE VAMPIRE
2025-08-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-03 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-02 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-07-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Te Aroha Little Theatre, 8 Honi Street Te Aroha 3320, te aroha, 3320, New Zealand
This wild and clever spoof is based on a melodramatic novel attributed to Thomas Prest, the creator of Sweeney Todd. In 1900, weary vampire Sir Francis Varney shows up at an inn in Italy. He plans to visit a haunted grotto and ask forgiveness from a lost love whose ghost is doomed to roam the landscape wearing a thin veil over her face. Varney forgets his mission and proceeds to snarl and snap at everyone in sight, especially an English damsel. Varney is shot, stabbed with a wooden stake and hanged. Still he survives! The action gets sillier and sillier (and funnier and funnier) as Inspector Balsadella seeks answers for the strange goings on. The tongue in cheek style is a howl, and there are many optional, corny stage effects as well as a zany cast of characters.
Tickets are NOW available online ($28.00 plus $2.00 booking fee) or at Piako Stationery Supplies in Whitaker St, Te Aroha ($30.00 – cash only) from 9am Monday 21st July.
Show dates and times are:​

Thursday 31st July at 7.30pm

Friday 1st August at 7.30pm

Saturday 2nd August at 7.30pm

Sunday 3rd August at 2pm (matinee)

Wednesday 6th August at 7.30pm

Thursday 7th August at 7.30pm

Friday 8th August at 7.30pm

Saturday 9th August at 7.30pm

Dried Wreath Workshop
2025-06-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Aroha Quilts, 207 Whitaker St Te Aroha, Te Aroha, 3320, New Zealand
Workshop highlights –

Hands-on experience – Learn the basics of wreath making with local flower grower and trained florist
Creative expression – Craft your own unique and personalised wreath with NZ flowers and foliage.
Q and A session with florist and grower

Delicious drinks and nibbles will be provided throughout the workshop.

Book your spot by registering at growingabundancenz@gmail.com

Unsung Heroes - in Plain Sight - by Adrian Cook
2025-05-27 17:00 - 2025-06-22 19:00 | Morrinsville Gallery, 167 Thames Street Morrinsville, Morrinsville, Waikato, 3300, New Zealand
In this exhibition, photographer, Adrian Cook creates unique wet plate collodion images to celebrate the everyday heroes who make a difference in our community.
This new body of work features portraits of volunteers from across the Matamata-Piako District, all captured on glass using the 1850s wet plate collodion process. These one-of-a-kind ambrotypes honour the people who quietly give their time to support our communities.
Our local volunteers’ images will be shown alongside text about their journey and the organisation(s) they support.
Opening event Thursday 29 May 5-7pm
27 May – 22 June
Awatea Gallery in the Morrinsville Gallery 167 Thames St, Morrinsville
Pictured is Brian Gibson who volunteers at the Morrinsville Gallery and Morrinsville RSA. Image courtesy of Adrian Cook photography

A tribute to FREDDIE MERCURY by Paul Madsen and Band
2025-05-24 19:00 - 22:30 | Te Aroha Memorial RSA, 67 Rewi Street, Te Aroha, 3320, New Zealand
Songs such as –
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Another One Bites the Dust
Bohemian Rhapsody + many more.

Tickets $30.00
He will rock you!

Future Te Aroha Presents "Say The Kids"
2025-05-18 15:00 - 17:30 | Future Te Aroha Centre, 13 Boundary Street, Te Aroha, Waikato, 3320, New Zealand
Future Te Aroha presents on stage – ‘Say The Kids’
With special Taster Performances
Lost in the Woods & Super Rat
6.00pm Saturday 17thMay
3.00pm Sunday 18th May
TICKETS AVAILIBLE NOW
Contact Future Te Aroha 07 884 9489 or futureta@xtra.co.nz

Matamata Community Choir & Te Aroha Community Choir present - SIDE BY SIDE - an autumn concert
2025-05-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Waikato
Two choirs project 2025
Conducted by Jane Ferguson, Jenny Brown, Jessica Farrelly, John Mullon,, accompanied by Yi Ting Heng and Christine Coop.
From the Beach Boys to SIX60, The Hollies to Sibelius, South Africa to Ireland, African-American Spirituals to Soul, Funk, Folk and Pop.

Te Aroha Senior Citizens Hall, Church St Sat 03 May 2pm and 6pm. Tickets $15; Students/Children free – from Piako Stationery Suppliers, choir members or cash at the door

Matamata Baptist Church, Cnr Tower and Rawhiti Ave Sat 10 May 2pm . Tickets $15; Students/Children free. From choir members or at the door – EFTPOS available

ANZAC DAY - Dawn Service and Civic Ceremony
2025-04-25 05:45 - 06:30 | The Duck and Cover, 174 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha, Waikato, 3320, New Zealand
Dawn Service
The dawn parade will muster on the footpath on Whitaker Street outside the Duck and Cover at 5.45am. The service begins at the war memorial on Kenrick Street at 6am. People are welcome to return to the RSA afterwards,breakfast will be served at the club and donations are welcome.
Civic Service
The parade will muster at 10.15am on the footpath on Whitaker Street outside the Duck and Cover, the service will then take place at the war memorial, Kenrick Street, Te Aroha at 10.30am. If it is raining, the service will be held at the RSA.

Entertainment
Greg Marshall will be entertaining at the RSA from 1.00pm

ECHO WALKING FESTIVAL - Tui Domain Track (CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER)
2025-04-16 08:45 - 14:00 | Te Aroha Visitor Information Centre, Whitaker Street 102, Te Aroha, 3320, New Zealand
Slightly uphill, this walk will take you along the gentle Tui Domain Track on Mt Te Aroha. A 10 minute detour takes you to Tutumangao Falls. Continue on towards Tui Rd where a side track leads to another waterfall and the Mayflower Mine. Return the same way for a soak in the hot pools (optional).

Grade: 2
Registration Region: Te Aroha
Duration: 4-4.5 hours
Start Time: 9:00 am
Start Location: Te Aroha Information Centre (meet at 8.45am for a 9am start)
Cost: Donation

Checklist

Bring Food and Drink

PLEASE NOTE: Participants are responsible for their own safety equipment, food, water, clothing and vehicles.

ECHO WALKING FESTIVAL - Waiorongomai Low Level Loop
2025-04-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Te Aroha Visitor Information Centre, Whitaker Street 102, Te Aroha, 3320, New Zealand
Waiorongomai – Te Aroha’s Golden Valley.
Join in this leisurely walk around Waiorongomai Low Level Loop and learn about the history and flora of this old gold mining area. With mining relics, regenerating bush and a few small streams, this valley is one of the North Island’s best kept secrets.
Distance: 5.5km loop
Restrictions: There are 20 spaces only for this trip so be in quick!

Register Online

Grade: 2
Registration Region: Te Aroha
Duration: 2 -3 hours
Start Time: 9:00 am
Start Location: Te Aroha Information Centre, 102 Whitaker Street and carpool to the Waiorongomai Valley.
Cost: Donation

Checklist

Bring Food and Drink
Walking Shoes

PLEASE NOTE: Participants are responsible for their own safety equipment, food, water, clothing and vehicles.

ECHO WALKING FESTIVAL - Night time in the bush
2025-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Te Aroha Domain, 102 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha 3320, Te Aroha, 3320, New Zealand
Adventure for the little people as we make our way into the forest as the stars and night creatures come out. We will follow the Upper Domain Track and look for titiwai (glowworms) and ruru (morepork). Bring a torch.

Register Online

Grade: 1
Registration Region: Te Aroha
Duration: 1 hour
Start Time: 6:00 pm
Start Location: Te Aroha Information Centre, 102 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha
Cost: Donation

Checklist

Torch Required

PLEASE NOTE: Participants are responsible for their own safety equipment, food, water, clothing and vehicles.

Hairdressing Fundraiser @ Chasing Cats Salon
2025-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | 193 Whitaker St, Te Aroha, 3320, 193 Whitaker St, Te Aroha, Waikato, 3320, New Zealand
Location: Chasing Cats Salon -join us for a day of hairdressing to help Chuckiee fight cancer
Minimum donation for a haircut: $30
All proceeds go to her Give A Little page: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-chuckiee-fight-again-because-cancer-should
Everyone who donates enters the draw for a Chasing Cats hamper
Also: There is a bake sale!
Come and support a great cause!!
