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What’s On
Ruakaka Races
Defending National Surfing champion Billy Stairmand ©CPL
1–3 January, Women’s domestic cricket Wanting to watch some high quality cricket for free? You’ll get the opportunity when the Auckland Hearts meet the Wellington Blaze in a full weekend of Women’s domestic cricket. It starts off with a Twenty20 match on New Year’s Day, followed by two 50-over matches on Saturday and Sunday – why wouldn’t you check it out? Venue: Melville Park, Auckland. www.blackcaps.co.nz
3 January, Interislander Summer Festival Ruakaka Races Join Whangarei Racing Club for the Interislander Summer Festival Ruakaka Races. Hailed as one of the country’s best racing locations, where surf meets the turf. Enjoy a relaxed family day out at the races with be plenty of local food and wine to enjoy, live music and all day free entertainment for the kids. $10 adult - over 18yrs. Venue: Ruakaka Racecourse, Peter Snell Rd, Marsden Point, Bream Bay. www.theraces.co.nz
4 January, HRV Cup–Auckland Aces v Otago Volts A battle of the North and South. Get down to Eden Park to watch some electrifying Twenty20 Cricket in the HRV Cup. Played on a Friday night under lights, what better way is there to start your weekend than watch bowlers get hit for six? 7pm. Venue: Eden Park, Auckland. www.blackcaps.co.nz
13–19 January, Hyundai National Surfing Championships Piha plays host to the best surfers in New Zealand when the Hyundai National Surfing Championships come to town at Auckland’s most famous West Coast beach. Over 20 divisions to be contested with surfers from the age of 10 through to 60 competing, having fun and enjoying the beach lifestyle that New Zealanders love. Venue: Piha Beach, Piha. www.surfingnz.co.nz
15 January, HRV Cup–Auckland Aces v Central Stags Bring the family along to an action packed evening of Twenty20 cricket, as the finals loom for the HRV Cup. The last round–robin match for both sides, it could be decisive in who gets into the playoffs. There will be no love lost in this encounter. 4pm. Venue: Eden Park, Auckland. www.blackcaps.co.nz search it, plan it, book it @www.jasons.co.nz