[3 Mar 2010]    Twilight Fashion in the Vines / An evening featuring exquisite, interesting and unique garments from private collections. Wines and other drinks will be available for purchase and canapes will be served. Tickets available from St Andrews Church office and Starforme. A St Andrews Church restoration fundraising event.
Starts: 6:00pm | Location: Bushmere Estate Winery | Cost: $22

[5 Mar 2010]    Exhibition - Paulnache Gallery - Represent - Group exhibition featuring new works by PAULNACHE artists / 5 - 26 Mar / REPRESENT - Group exhibition featuring new works by PAULNACHE artists Opening 5pm Friday 5 March 2010
Location: Paulnache Gallery, upstairs 89 Grey St | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Phone: 06 867 9721 | Web: www.paulnache.com

[5 Mar 2010]    DC3 Flights / 5 - 6 March / 1/2 Hour flight $100. Tickets from Farmlands
Starts: 10:00am | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information

[6 Mar 2010]    Bronwyn Kay Ladies Contest - Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club / Bronwyn Kay Ladies Contest - Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club
Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Phone: 06 868 4756 |

[6 Mar 2010]    Makauri School Gala / Fresh produce, cakes, sweets, cafe, raffles, rides, face painting, meat on spit, amazing wheel. Hangi pre purchaes your tickets from Makauri School office $8 each. See you rain or shine.
Starts: Noon | Location: Cnr Tucker and King Rds | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Phone: 06 867 5779 |

[6 Mar 2010]    Gisborne Speedway - Super Saloons Series / Super Saloons Series
Location: Awapuni Rd | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Web: www.gisbornespeedway.co.nz

[6 Mar 2010]    Relay for Life / 6 - 7 Mar / One night, one day, one community.
Location: Showgrounds Event Centre | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Phone: 06 867 1795 | Email: kevingiscancer@xtra.co.nz | Web: www.relayforlife.org.nz

[6 Mar 2010]    Gisborne Parish (Holy Trinity) Parish Fair / Parish Fair, cakes, plants, books, clothing, all the fun of a fair. Cooked breakfast available.
Starts: 7:30am | Location: Corner Derby Street and Palmerston Road | Cost: Free event
Contact: P Housden (Gisborne Parish, Holy Trinity) Phone: 06-8628110 |

[6 Mar 2010]    T.R.A.M.P.S - The Rivers Acoustic Music, Poems and Songs / The Rivers acoustic music, poems and songs. Come in relax and enjoy our own special international Folk Group. 2pm - 4pm
Starts: 2:00pm | Location: The Rivers | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Phil () Phone: 06 867 3715 |

[7 Mar 2010]    5 BUCK A DUCK RACE / Duck race along the Taraheru River. Supporting Life Education Trust and leading the way with drug and alcohol free workplace status for the past 16 years. Major sponsor Juken NZ Ltd. The Gisborne West Rotary Club.
Starts: 2:30pm | Location: Taraheru River / Marina Park | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information

[7 Mar 2010]    Mahia Seaside Markets / 7, 14, 21 & 28 Mar / Mahia Seaside Markets
Location: Pohutakawa Reserve, Mahia. Mokotahi Hall if wet | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Kimberly Bell () Phone: 06 838 8748 |

[7 Mar 2010]    Sea Week Fish for the Future / 7 - 14 Mar / Seaweek is about exciting and inspiring all New Zealanders to renew their connection with the sea. It’s not just for children or those involved with formal education - it’s a time for all of us to get to know our ocean, its habits, characteristics and inhabitants
Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Web: www.seaweek.org.nz

[7 Mar 2010]    Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club / Whakapunake / Fitness essential. Through bush. spectacular views. About a six hour walk.
Starts: 8:00am | Location: Depart Army Hall 8am | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Gillie (Gisborne Canoe & Tramping Club) Phone: 06 867 9341 |

[11 Mar 2010]    Pacific Curls / Exotic rhythms, Celtic fiddle, Te Reo, brilliant compositions, fabulous vocals, exceptional musicianship and personality plus, make Pacific curls world class. Book at winery or tickets at the gate.
Starts: 7:30pm | Location: Bushmere Estate Winery | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Web: www.aotnz.co.nz

[11 Mar 2010]    Over 35ish Badminton Tournament / Over 35ish Badminton Tournament for 3 weeks. Entries to Linda ph 06 862 7777
Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Linda () Phone: 06 862 7777 |

[14 Mar 2010]    Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club / Waerenga o Kuri Soil Conservation Reserve / Moderate. Native bush and good views.
Location: Depart Army Hall 8am | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Trevor (Gisborne Canoe & Tramping Club) Phone: 06 867 6024 |

[14 Mar 2010]    Ormond School Gala / A fantastic family afternoon not to be missed. Come along for our fresh produce,rides, cakes, plants, hot food, etc, and an amazing range of prizes to be won with our games, raffle table, and spin the wheel. Hangi tickets available now (and on the day if not sold out). Eftpos also available.
Starts: Noon | Location: Ormond School | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Phone: 06 862 5725 | Email: friendsoformond@gmail.com |

[15 Mar 2010]    J Force Conference / 15 - 17 Mar / J Force Conference
Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Tiny White () Phone: 06 868 8269 |

[17 Mar 2010]    St Patricks Gig / DJ Hat plays @ Soho Bar
Starts: 9:30am | Location: Winstons Bar, Childers Rd | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Geraldine () Phone: 021 974 612 | Email: geraldz2000@hotmail.com | Web: www.myspace.com/djhatjeremy

[18 Mar 2010]    Operatunity Daytime Concerts - Three Tenors and a Soprano / Tenors Benjamin Fifita Makisi, Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Derek Hill and soprano Susan Boland present opera and song made famous by the Three Tenors and the Three Irish Tenors.
Starts: 11:00am | Location: War Memorial Theatre | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Phone: 0508 266 237 | Web: www.operatunity.co.nz

[19 Mar 2010]    Opotiki Charity Concert / 19 - 20 Mar / The 14th annual Opotiki Charity Concert will be a laugh a minute with the lead artists not only being brillant country music singers but both having humerous acts. Sorry No Door Sales. Tickets available from Radio 1xx, Paperplus Opotiki or post your to Charity Concert trust PO Box 254, Opotiki 3162. Fri - All tickets $20 - Sat afternoon Matinee Tickets $20 senior citizens and children under 12 $15 - Saturday night, All tickets $28.
Location: Opotiki Deluxe Theatre, Church Street, Opotiki | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Mike Butterworth () Phone: 027 2306 914 | Web: www.opotikicountry.co.nz

[20 Mar 2010]    Gisborne Speedway - Stockcar Teams / Stockcar Teams
Location: Awapuni Road | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Web: www.gisbornespeedway.co.nz

[20 Mar 2010]    Badminton Eastland Area Tournament / Entries to club captain or Gabe ph 06 867 5121.
Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Gabe () Phone: 06 867 5121 |

[20 Mar 2010]    Gisborne Hunting and Fishing Contest / Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club / 20 - 21 Mar / Gisborne Hunting and Fishing Contest / Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club
Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Phone: 06 868 4756 |

[20 Mar 2010]    T.R.A.M.P.S - The Rivers Acoustic Music, Poems and Songs / The Rivers acoustic music, poems and songs. Come in relax and enjoy our own special international Folk Group. 2pm - 4pm
Starts: 2:00pm | Location: The Rivers | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Phil () Phone: 06 867 3715 |

[23 Mar 2010]    After Miss Julie - Presented by Unity Theatre / 23 - 26 Mar / After Miss Julie by Patrick Marber presented by Unity Theatre - Nick Smith director. Tickets from Stephens Photo Plus.
Starts: 8:00pm | Location: Lawson Field Theatre | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information

[24 Mar 2010]    Autumn Lecture Series - Tairawhiti Museum / Captain Cook, giant whales’s teeth and a waka tauihu – what do they have in common? They are all sculptures in Gisborne City. And soon they might be joined by Wal and the Dog! If you want to find out more about “Art in Public Places” then come to the second of three lectures at the Tairawhiti Museum at 5.30 pm on Wednesday 24th March, being sponsored by ‘The Friends of the Museum’ and Creative Tairawhiti.
Starts: 5:30pm | Location: Tairawhiti Museum | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Phone: 06 867 3832 | Web: www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz

[25 Mar 2010]    Around NZ Air Safari / The Air Safari flies into Gisborne Airport on Thursday 25th March 2010, for an overnight stay, hosted by the Gisborne Aero Club. The purpose of this special event is to assist Flying New Zealand’s nationwide network of Aero Clubs, to attract new members into sport and recreational flying and lift the profile of Aero Clubs in the community. The Air Safari will start on Tuesday the 23rd March 2010. Departing from Ardmore, the event will weave its way through New Zealand covering 17 airfields, and finishing on 1st April 2010 at Queenstown just in time for the Easter Weekend and Warbirds Over Wanaka. We’re expecting up to 75 Aircraft to take part in this great adventure with about 230 entrants. The Air Safari 2010 will have an international flavour with pilots from Australia & England as well as great support from New Zealanders. As they wind their way through New Zealand, the Air Safari will be hosted by the local Aero Clubs, the main attraction here is to allow the local districts to showcase their cuisine, tourist attractions and their history. Joining us on the event is the Life Flight Trust Air Ambulance personnel; they are aiming to increase the awareness to New Zealanders of the work that is done in saving lives nationwide. Come and meet the pilots and view the many different types of Aircraft from the World War 2 Catalina, to the modern Cessna, Pipers, Lancair and the new generation Ultralight Sport Aircraft as well as Helicopters at the Gisborne Aero Club, Gisborne Airport.
Location: Gisborne Airport | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Karen Groome () Phone: 0276 333 662 | Email: karen.groome@xtra.co.nz | Web: www.flyingnz.co.nz

[26 Mar 2010]    Tiniroto School Horse Trek / 26 - 28 Mar / Spectacular guided riding through high country stations in the Ruakituri Valley. Beautiful scenery, professional catered food, original trails, local knowledge and hospitality. Fly fishing available. For more information contact Tiniroto School 06 863 7129.
Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Phone: 06 863 7129 | Email: office @tiniroto.school.nz |

[26 Mar 2010]    Exhibition - Tairawhiti Museum - Gisborne Artists Society and Pottery Group / 26 Mar - 2 May / Painting, prints and ceramics by members of the Gisborne Artists Society and Potters Group.
Location: Tairawhiti Museum | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Phone: 06 867 3832 | Web: www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz

[27 Mar 2010]    C-Company official re-opening at Tairawhiti Museum / C-Company official re-opening at Tairawhiti Museum
Starts: 2:00pm | Location: Tairawhiti Museum | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Phone: 06 867 3832 | Web: www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz

[27 Mar 2010]    Eastland Festival of Bowls / Bowls festival incorporating Five major tournaments-mens and womens professional pairs 27 - 28 March. Val Smith Henselite Mixed pairs 30 - 31 March.101st Burton Cup Easter 2 - 5 April. Theo Nicholas Womens Triples 2 - 4 April.
Location: Gisborne | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Trevor Mills (Bowls Gisborne - East Coast) Phone: 027 432 0589 | Email: bowlsgec@xtra.co.nz |

[27 Mar 2010]    Electrinet Poverty Bay PRO AM / 27 - 28 Mar / Poverty Bay PRO AM
Location: Poverty Bay Golf Course | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information

[27 Mar 2010]    Earth Hour / 8.30pm Switch off for an Hour and see your world in a whole new light. Save money, build community and show support for climate change.
Starts: 8:30pm | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Web: www.earthhour.org

[27 Mar 2010]    Junior Badminton Tournament / Junior Badminton Tournament. Entries to Linda ph 06 862 777.
Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Linda () Phone: 06 862 777 |

[27 Mar 2010]    New Zealand Classic Car Ralley / Opportunity to see mor than 100 collectable classic vehicles from around New Zealand.
Starts: 10:00am | Location: A & P Showgrounds | Cost: Gold coin donation

[28 Mar 2010]    Pumpkin Festival / The Classic Bushmere Arms Giant Pumpkin Competition. Judging is between 11.30am -12.30pm. As well as the pumpkin competition there will be fun rides,bouncy castle, sausage sizzle. A great family day out. Proceeds to Palliative Care Service.
Starts: 11:30am | Location: Bushmere Arms, Main Road, Waerenga-a-hika, Gisborne | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Bushmere Estate (Pumpkin Festival) Web: www.bushmerearms.co.nz

[28 Mar 2010]    MORE FM 3 Rivers Half Marathon and 5k Fun Run and Walk / MORE FM 3 Rivers Half Marathon and 5k Fun Run and Walk
Starts: 8:30am | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Web: www.morefm.co.nz

[28 Mar 2010]    Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club / Open Day - Mud Volcanoes, Waimata Valley / The public are invited to join us to view Gisbornes best kept secret.
Starts: 9:00am | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: Chris (Gisborne Canoe & Tramping Club) Phone: 06 862 5677 |

[28 Mar 2010]    Farmday / Federated Farmers Farm Day extends a welcoming hand to all New Zealanders. This is your opportunity to visit a farm and kick some dirt around in the paddock with a real farmer. We invite everyone to see for themselves what farmers do and how they do it on Sunday, 28 March 2010. More than 3400 people visited a Federated Farmers Farm Day in 2009. If you attended our first Farm Day, visit the 2009 archive to view the photos. Farms are highly visible operations that come under scrutiny daily, but not often does the public get the chance to talk to a farmer and hear what happens on a working farm. We want to help people become better informed and Farm Day is a fun way to share our workplace. Come along and try your hand at some farm work, ask questions and have fun. No questions are off limits.
Location: 1964 Wharerata Rd | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Web: www.farmday.org.nz

[31 Mar 2010]    Exhibition - Tairawhiti Museum - New Zealand and the Vietnam War / A history of New Zealands participation in the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1972. While many protested against New Zealands involvment, thirty seven New Zealand Soldiers were killed and 187 were wounded in Vietnam.
Location: Tairawhiti Museum | Cost: Please contact the organiser for cost information
Contact: 06 867 3832 (Tairawhiti Museum) Web: www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz