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Thursday July 22, 2021
So much to do in
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International Award-winning Pianist in Waikanae Young Christchurch pianist Lixin Zhang was recently awarded the Silver Medal at the Gina Bachauer International Young Artist Piano Competition in the US, the first-ever NZ recipient of this prestigious award. Because of the pandemic, the competition this year was live-streamed, with the five finalists competing from their home bases in Germany, China, US and New Zealand. Lixin has already won all the major piano competitions in New Zealand and has performed in Europe, Asia and US. For his Waikanae Music Society concert on Sunday 1 August (2.30pm in the Waikanae Memorial Hall) he will play works by Mozart, Liszt and Chopin. Information at www.waikanaemusic.org.nz Lixin Zhang. Photo Supplied
Daffodil Express – book now for September’s excursion!
Fixed-wing and Helicopter Flight Training 25 Dakota Road, Paraparaumu Beach Ph: (04) 902 6536 www.kapitiaeroclub.co.nz
Celebrate spring and travel with Steam Incorporated from Wellington to Carterton by heritage excursion train to attend the annual Daffodil Festival. The train will be hauled by our our steam locomotive Ja1271 and we will be using our set of vintage carriages, some with open balcony ends. Located in the heart of the Wairarapa, Carterton’s popular Daffodil Festival offers an abundance of activities ranging from the famous Daffodil picking at Middlerun, markets along High and Holloway Streets, the Big Wai Art sale in the events Centre, Wairarapa Produce Tasting Area and loads more family fun. The market stalls will be set up in the town centre a short walk from
the railway station. Free shuttle buses will run from the town centre to the daffodil fields where you can pick your own daffodils for a donation to local charities. Two buses will be available at the station on our arrival for those wanting to head straight to the Daffodil picking. Adult return fare $105, Child $60. You can also board the train at Petone, Waterloo, or Upper Hutt. For the serious rail fan there is also the option of riding the train all the way to Masterton (but missing some of the daffodil festival time) Arrives Masterton at 11.15am, expected departure from Masterton 12.25pm. All seating is reserved. Prior booking essential and tickets will be mailed out two weeks before the trip.
The Southward Car Museum – World Class STEAM Incorporated - Paekakariki
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All aboard for the Daffodil Express
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Daffodil Express Sunday 12 September 2021 $105 Return/Adult $60 Return/Child Departs: 8.20am Wellington Railway Station Arrives: 10.40am Carterton Departs: 2.45pm Carterton for 5.00pm Wellington Railway Station Celebrate spring and travel with Steam Incorporated from Wellington to Carterton by heritage excursion train to attend the annual Daffodil Festival.
2.30pm, Sunday 1 August Waikanae Memorial Hall Door salesavailableor ticketsfrom: WaikanaeNewWorld, Kapiti i-SITE(Paraparaumu) or MobyDickensBooks(ParaparaumuBeach)
Phone 0800 783 264 t www.steaminc.org.nz
The Southward Car Museum is a world famous automobile museum housing a collection of over 400 vehicles both old and new, as well as three aircraft. Lots to see and the large outside grounds with a lake behind are ideal for a picnic. Southwards is rated as one of the best and largest car museums in the southern hemisphere and you can easily spend a fascinating day there by the time you’ve included a coffee or tea at the Southwards coffee shop. Located on Otaihanga Road, Otaihanga, just north of Paraparaumu on the old main road north. To reach it take the Expressway exit at Raumati South to come onto the old state highway route. The Museum is open 9:00am-4:30pm every day.
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OVER 400 VEHICLES Onsite coffee shop, conference & wedding facilities available
Otaihanga Road, Paraparaumu Monday-Sunday: 9:00am-4:30pm Phone: 04 297 1221