What’s On
Upcoming events, workshops and holiday programmes
Come along to the Dargaville Community Garden Open Day!
Share a cuppa, swap crops, seeds and ideas.
Come and find our 2 roving performers at the Art Beat Carnival at the Whangarei Town Basin on April 12th!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Come one, come all, old friends & new!!
Come along Circus Kumarani's 18th Northland Circus Festival! At a BRAND NEW LOCATION! Only a 15min drive from Whangarei.
Circus Kumarani brings Northland Circus Festival to Mangakahia Sports complex in Poroti, Whangarei.
From the 23rd -26th January we have an exciting lineup of workshops, music, live art and circus shows for all ages and abilities!
From beginners to advanced, active participants to show spectators, there is something for everyone!
Flexible tickets from full event, day passes, or come in the evening and watch a spectacular show.
Children under 5 are free with a ticket holder.
Fun for the whole family
Amazing circus, fire and glow shows
Workshops for all ages and abilities
Magical Marketplace
Inclusive environment
Live music & art
Gates open 3pm Thurs 23rd Jan
Workshops across Fri-Sat-Sun
Friday night show
Youth show - 6pm
Saturday night shows
Gala show - 7pm
Fire & Glow show - 8:30pm
Sunday Funday
Cirolympics - 10am
Gates close 10am Monday 27th Jan
Register as a contributor (circus instructor, artists, musicians, volunteers, stall holders)
https://forms.gle/5CmjzceFUpm8hXxu6
Bring your picnic blanket and join the community for an unforgettable family night at the Whangārei Fireworks Spectacular!
- Enjoy live music and dance groups.
- Fun activities for all ages. Including a CIRCUS ZONE!
- Free face painting.
- Glow sticks available for sale.
- Delicious food and beverages on-site for sale.
- The highlight of the evening: A breathtaking fireworks spectacular at approximately 8:45pm.
Private Suites are available for sale this year. Single suites (18 people) or double suites (36 people). Includes access down to the field. For more information or to book a suite email ea@nect2021.co.nz. Ts &Cs apply.
Conditions of entry
https://www.northlandeventscentre.co.nz/conditions-of-entry
This event is proudly brought to you by the Lions Club of Whangarei and Northland Events Centre (2021) Trust who are event managing the event this year.
We would like to extend our gratitude to our Media Partner The Hits and The Northern Advocate, and sponsors Oxford Trust and major sponsor Whangarei District Council.
Taking place over two days, Circability once again presents an inclusive circus celebration for all youth to attend!
On Friday, 1 November, Circability instructors will offer inclusive workshops for our current community, as well as other youth who want to give circus skills a go!
On Saturday, 2 November, Circability will be joined by FlipnFly, Circus Kumarani and Dust Palace to offer inclusive juggling, diabolo, aerial and hoop workshops for youth in a fabulous venue in central Auckland.
www.circability.org/ycf2024
Funkyray Cabaret is returning for its 3rd Fringe Festival. It was voted as audience favourite in both 2020 & 2022 making it a must-see show!
7pm 4th Oct
8pm 5th Oct
With a brand new lineup up this year, Circus Kumarani are excited to showcase performances that have never been seen before!
A beautifully balanced show of Circus, Drag, Burlesque and more daring acts you will leave feeling inspired & energised. Funky Ray Cabaret will have two showings, so make sure not to miss it!
This show is possible thanks to funding support from the Whangārei District Creative Communities Scheme.
TICKETS www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/funkyray-cabaret/whangarei
Join us for an unforgettable circus experience celebrating the journey of youth, crafted and performed by talented young artists from the Kaipara District and Whangarei. Under the big top, our sensory-friendly show invites you to marvel at spectacular performances including lyra, juggling, globe, tightwire, hula hoop, diabolo, and contortion. Circus Kumarani, known for winning 'Audience Choice' at the 2020 and 2022 Whangārei Fringe Festival, brings you a show that captures the joy and challenges of growing up.
Circus Kumarani teaches social circus classes in communities across Northland- and you are invited to join! Who knows... you could be in next year's show!Performances are on September 28th at 2 PM and 4:30 PM. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by the creativity and skill of our youth, making circus magic happen right before your eyes!
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/playground/whangarei
Come and connect, share kai, knowledge, seeds and support. Lets grow together! If you have seeds or crops to share, bring them along!
The Dargaville Community Garden is located at 15 Onslow St, opposite the swimming pool.
Our vision is for everyone to have their own thriving gardens, sharing crops and resources and coming together as a community to support each other.
If you'd like be involved on a regular basis, join the group and get in touch! Our just swing by for a cuppa and find out what its all about
https://www.facebook.com/events/1249492383150499
Come along and make some connections.
Community agencies and organisations supporting the Kauri Coast.
Join us for a Community Garden open day to help bring our new garden beds to life!
Thanks to Lotteries and Timebank for funding and support.
Come and learn some circus skills from our awesome instructors at the Dargaville Rally!
We will be running a FREE circus zone from 12pm til 2pm, come and find us on the grass behind Ad Focus!
Our FREE preschool class is very Wednesday of Term 3 from 10am to 11:30am at the Tangiteroria Sports Complex.
Caregivers will play, connect and build relationships through circus activities.
Tamariki will be supported to grow and learn new motor skills in a fun, safe environment. This program will build trust, confidence and coordination.
Most suited to tamariki 2-5 years but pepi and/or siblings can be present and will have a separate play area with additional age appropriate toys etc for them.
This is a positive parenting program through Takai funding and Whānau Focus
Tamariki.
No need to book in, just show up on the day!
Come along to the grand opening of the Kumarani Community Garden!
Thanks to funding from Timebank and Lotteries, and to Greenways for building the garden beds!
We are so happy to welcome you to this educational garden space. The goal of this garden is to educate and share knowledge. We will have workshops across the year.
Come along and find out more on how you can get involved.
We can't wait to see you there!
We invite you to celebrate Circus Kumarani's 21st Birthday!
Join us for a fun filled day of workshops, history of Circus Kumarani, speakers from Kumarani's past & finishing with a classic Kumarani show!
11am - 8pm (welcome to come in and out across the day)
11am-4pm Workshops in Gym, Guest Speakers in Hall
5pm Circus Show!
We need you to register now! If you're just attending or you would like to contribute to the 21st please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/sffNBF51eBWmgNgQ8
See you there!
6th July 11am @ Dargaville High School
DARGAVILLE - New Community Garden Working Bee
We've marked out where the first two garden beds are going and now we need help to get the prep work done. Come for an hour or stay for 4!
Handy with a Spade? Weedeater? Screwdriver? We have a variety of tasks needing done - from plumbing in the water tank, weeding, siting the compost bins and levelling the site for the raised garden beds - all and any skill level welcome, help us get this new Community Garden up and running! Tee
When Sunday May 19th
Where Circus Kumarani, Onslow St Dargaville
Time 10am - 2pm
A day filled with circus fun! You will learn all sorts of circus skills like Hula hoop, Juggling, Diabolo & more!
11am-2pm
26th April
Kamo Hall
8 - 18years
Have you ever wanted to run away with the Circus?
These school holidays Dargaville youth aged 8-18 get that chance with this FREE school holiday programme!
With a mixture of circus skills, games and activities each day, youth can learn at their own pace and our skilled instructors are great at teaching both tricks and confidence!
We will work on creating individual/group routines as part of the holiday program.
Youth will perform these in our 1pm Friday Whanau Show (at the end of the week) to show off their skills to friends and family.
Classes run 10-2pm each weekday
BYO drink bottle & lunch.
Mon 22nd to Friday 26th January 2024 (excluding 25th Anzac day)
Location: Selwyn Park Primary School
Have you ever wanted to run away with the Circus?
These school holidays Tangiteroria youth aged 8-18 get that chance with this FREE school holiday programme!
With a mixture of circus skills, games and activities each day, youth can learn at their own pace and our skilled instructors are great at teaching both tricks and confidence!
Classes run 10-2pm on the weekdays specified.
BYO drink bottle & lunch.
Mon 15th to Wed 17th April 2024
Location: Tangiteroria Sports Complex
Have you ever wanted to run away with the Circus?
These school holidays Ruawai youth aged 8-18 get that chance with this FREE holiday programme!
With a mixture of circus skills, games and activities each day, youth can learn at their own pace and our skilled instructors are great at teaching both tricks and confidence!
We will work on creating individual/group routines as part of the holiday program.
Youth will perform these in our 1pm Friday Whanau Show (at the end of the week) to show off their skills to friends and family.
Classes run 10-2pm each weekday
BYO drink bottle & lunch.
Mon 15th to Friday 19th April 2024
Location: Ruawai Primary School
Have you ever wanted to run away with the Circus?
These school holidays Dargaville youth aged 8-18 get that chance!
Circus Kumarani has been based in Kaipara since 2004, and runs a
FREE school holiday program to entertain and train local youth.
With a mixture of circus skills, games and activities each day, youth can learn at their own pace and our skilled instructors are great at teaching both tricks and confidence!
We will work on creating individual/group routines as part of the holiday program.
Youth will perform these in our 1pm Friday Whanau Show (at the end of the week) to show off their skills to friends and family.
Classes run 10-2pm each weekday
BYO drink bottle & lunch.
Mon 22nd to Friday 26th January 2024
Location: Dargaville High School Gymnasium
Register at www.circuskumarani.co.nz/holiday-program
