Te Aroha

ECHO WALKING FESTIVAL - Wairere to Te Tuhi
2025-04-09 08:45 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Goodwin Rd, Okauia, Goodwin Rd Okauia, Matamata, New Zealand
Cimbing from the Wairere Falls carpark to the lookout for a fabulous view of the 153m two stage drop of Wairere Falls. Then on to the summit of the Falls for a view of the Waikato and Hauraki Plains, if the weather is kind.
The track continues for another 20 minutes and meets with the North-South track which we follow south until reaching the intersection with the Te Tuhi and Whakamarama tracks. We turn right onto the Te Tuhi track which is a steady downhill until we pop out of the bush into a stream. Then one last wee climb out of the stream to views looking south.
A car will be there to take the drivers back to Wairere Falls carpark to collect their own cars and return to Te Tuhi Road for their passengers.
The end to end trip is expected to take around 7 hours approximately.
Photo credit: Wild Things

Grade: 5
Registration Region: Te Aroha
Duration: 7 hours approx
Start Time: 9:00 am – 8.45 am for briefing and 9 am start walking
Start Location: Wairere Falls carpark, Goodwin Road, Okauia
Cost: Donation

Checklist

Bring Food and Drink
Sturdy Footwear Required
Jacket
Warm Clothing
First Aid Kit

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

Voices from Gallipoli
2025-04-12 08:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-13 08:00 - 14:00 | Te Aroha Little Theatre, 8 Honi Street Te Aroha 3320, te aroha, 3320, New Zealand
Written and performed by Mark Wright, exploring the origins of the ANZAC spirit.
Tickets $30 from Piako Stationery Supplies
Sat 12 Apr 2pm and 7.30pm
Aun 13th Apr 2pm

‘A show not to missed’ – Kelley Tantau, Valley Profile

TE AROHA PLAYCENTRE - MARKET COLLECTIVE
2025-04-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Te Aroha Playcentre, 24 Terminus Street, Te Aroha, 3320, New Zealand
Help us fundraiser for a bike track and the up keep of this place for our kids of the community.
For Sale – Pre-loved clothes, Bric-A-Brac, Produce, Preserves, Plants and Seedlings
Also available Barista Coffee, Baked Goods, Sourdough Bread, Sausage Sizzle and Mussel Fritters
Activities for Kids. Playground and Swings

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!!

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.

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 - 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.

Te Aroha Country Market
2025-04-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Boyd Park, 50 Stanley Avenue Te Aroha, Te Aroha, 3320, New Zealand
Come to Boyd Park on Stanley Avenue and enjoy the friendly country feel of our great market. Have a snack and a coffee and wander around the wide variety of stalls.

Market is on the third Sunday of every month. Doors open at 7.00am to set up and the market runs 9.00am – 1.00pm. Cash-out EFTPOS provided for customers, raffles, food, clothing, gifts, homewares, pet supplies, gifts and mountains more,
A stall costs $10.00 and once the expenses are covered the remainder is donated to charity

Location : Boyd Park, Stanley Ave, Te Aroha
Contact : https://www.facebook.com/groups/571854704486370/

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

Te Aroha Community Dinner
2025-05-02 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-06 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-04 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-01 17:30 - 20:00 | St David’s Church Hall, 32 Church Street, Te Aroha, 3320, New Zealand
A joint project by the Te Aroha Springs Community Trust, Mountain View Church, Te Aroha Baptist Church for the community of Te Aroha and surrounding areas.
This is a truly family event. If you are on your own come along for some great company and meet new people. Simply turn up from 5.30pm for meet and greet/mix and mingle time. The meal is served from approx 6pm. Sorry but due to numbers we do not take table reservations for dinner.
Contact Lois Lines to book a shuttle to this dinner – 021 078 6068

Dinner is sponsored by Rawhiti Pork and The Old Forge Kitchen

Matamata Community Choir & Te Aroha Community Choir present - SIDE BY SIDE - an autumn concert
2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | 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

Future Te Aroha Presents "Say the Kids"
2025-05-17 18:00 - 20:30 | 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

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

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!

HEALTH EXPO-Check up time
2025-05-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Te Aroha Senior Citizens, 24 Church St, Te Aroha, 3320, New Zealand
Your free health check includes
BMI-Am I well nourished
Blood Pressure-Is my ticker stressed
Blood Sugars-Too much sugar in my blood
Lung Capacity-Am I running out of puff
Fitness Test-What am I fit for
10.00am to 2.00pm Sunday 25 May 25
Senior Citizens Hall
24 Church St Te aroha
For more info contact: Anneline Ph 027 201 1308

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

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

Te Aroha Community Gardens AGM (Te Kete O Te Aroha Inc.)
2025-06-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Future Te Aroha Centre, 13 Boundary Street, Te Aroha, Waikato, 3320, New Zealand
WE NEED YOU!
Te Aroha Community Gardens is looking for a secretary, garden manager, funding co-ordinator for the next AGM meeting.
Meet weekly at the garden on Sundays at 1pm – 4pm for digging, weeding, planting and a good chat – all welcome

The Doctor's Wife - A Film
2025-07-13 | The Little Theatre, 8 Honi St, Te Aroha, Waikato, 3320, New Zealand
The Little Theatre presents – The Doctors Wife
A true story of a few people giving their all to help many
Sunday 13th July
2pm and 4pm

Food Lovers Master Class
2025-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Waikato
We are partnering with waste minimisation expert Kate Meads to run workshops on how to reduce food waste.
$10 with goodie bag (worth $40) or free to attend without.
Find out more and register here. Enquiries to Louisa.

Te Aroha: 21 July, 6-8pm at the Adrian Worsley Gallery, 62 Rewi Street, Te Aroha
Matamata: 23 July, 6-8pm at The Matamata Club, 13 Rawhiti Avenue, Matamata
Morrinsville: 6 August, 6-8pm at the Morrinsville Museum, 41 Canada St, Morrinsville

Te Aroha Little Theatre presents - VARNEY THE VAMPIRE
2025-07-31 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-01 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
