What’s on ...

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9 MiSex and Stellar play Parāoa Brewing Co, Whangaparāoa. Tickets from Plus1.co.nz (see story p15)

10 Rud Stewart (Rod Stewart tribute) International Touring show plays Parāoa Brewing Co, Whangaparāoa. Tickets from Eventfinda.

10-12 Women on Water Weekend, hosted by Gulf Harbour Yacht Club. Registrations close February 23. Info and registration: www.ghyc. co.nz/woww-2023/woww-2023

11 Ōrewa Beach Kindergarten’s annual Ducky Derby fundraiser, Western Reserve, Ōrewa, 11am-2pm. Tickets $10 from the kindergarten, 09 426 4543 or email duckyderbyobk@gmail.com Info: www.facebook.com/orewaDuckyDerby/

13-April 2 Magical Aotearoa exhibition. Works by students of Red Beach Studio and artists Susannah Law, Heather Owens and Kim Boyd. Opening preview Friday, March 17, 5pm-7pm. (see story p12)

15 Parāoa Flood relief fundraising concert, Parāoa Brewing Co, Whangaparāoa. Variety of Kiwi artists including 70s band Space Walz. Tickets from Eventfinda (see story p2 and ad p7)

15 Craig Hallen, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Road, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-9pm. Free entry.

17 Red Beach School Twilight Fun Fair, Red Beach School, 20 Albert Hall Drive, Red Beach, 3.45pm-7pm. Free fun and games plus an all ages Magic Show. (see story p16)

17 St Patrick’s Genealogy Day, Whangaparāoa Library, Main Street, Whangaparāoa, 10am-1pm. Want to know more about your Irish heritage? The Genealogy Research team will help you discover your Irish ancestors. Pre-registration required, email Garry Phillips, garryphillips2010@gmail.com

18 Whangaparāoa School Gala, at the school, 39 Ladies Mile, Manly, 10.45am-2pm. Stalls, games, fun for the whole family. (see story p16)

18 Stagetalk, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Road, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-10.30pm. $5 for non-RSA members.

20 How to Stay Safe in 2023, a talk by local Constable Sam Webb, Whangaparāoa Library, Main Street, Whangaparāoa, 10.30am. All welcome, no bookings required. (see story p19)

22 Operatunity presents The Ultimate 70s Show, Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Road, Ōrewa, 11am-12.45pm. Tickets from Eventfinda.

24 Rotary Club of Whangaparāoa Charity Golf Tournament, Whangaparāoa Golf Club, starts 12.30pm. Teams of four invited to take part. Proceeds to structured literacy programme at Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa and Gulf Harbour Schools. Info: phone Dan Healey, 021 0555 220 or email healeydan56@gmail.com

25 Ōrewa Bike Cruise, a relaxed ride on an 11.5km route, starting and ending in Western Reserve, 12 noon-5pm. A free family cycle event – not a race. Fun, entertainment and free eats along the way. Registration essential. Info: https://orewabeach.co.nz/

1 Kiwi Express, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Road, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-10.30pm. $5 for non-RSA members.

5 Steve Coppard, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Road, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-9pm. Free entry.

8 NZ heavyweight title boxing match, Long vs Leutele, Parāoa Brewing Co, Stanmore Bay, 5pm. Tickets from Eventfinda. Door sales $60, Corporate tables available. (see story p24)

12 Sharon Blow, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Road, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-9pm. Free entry

15 Boulevard Arts Fiesta, Ōrewa Boulevard, 11am-6pm. Full day of market stalls, creativity and art, food trucks, entertainment, rides and more.

22 Laughs in the ‘Burbs’, Ōrewa Community Centre, 368 Ōrewa, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Top comedy line up, headlined by David Correos. Tickets from Eventfinda.

22 Gerry Lee, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-10.30pm. $5 for non-RSA members.

22 Food Truck Collective comes to Manly Park, Laurence Street, Manly, 5pm-9pm. Street food, music and entertainment, craft beer pop-up bar.

See www.localmatters.co.nz/whats-on/ for a full list of upcoming events