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Kaiapoi isite Visitor Centre
1/143 Williams St, Kaiapoi
PO Box 80, Kaiapoi 7644
info@kaiapoivisitorcentre.co.nz

+64 3 327 3134
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Workshops
Workshops
There are a range of workshops on offer in Waimakariri. From painting to pottery, cheese making and tea making. Why not make a day of it and explore the district?
Every Friday
Free Event
Ohoka Farmers’ Market
Ohoka Farmers’ Market
Full of independent and local food and craft vendors.
Mon - Fri
Free Event
The Delicious Market
The Delicious Market
Discover a variety of hand-selected fresh produce, yummy food and coffee on offer in Rangiora.
Every Saturday
Free Event
Kaiapoi Saturday Market
Kaiapoi Saturday Market
Shop locally for veges, eggs, cakes, plants and more
Every Sunday
Free Event
Oxford Farmers Market
Oxford Farmers Market
The Oxford Farmers' Market is a friendly country Farmers' Market where the seller is the producer.
First Saturday of each month
Free Event
Rangiora Church Street Market
Rangiora Church Street Market
Our market is on the first Saturday of each month. Come buy a barista coffee and home baking or a sizzled sausage. Browse our market for new and old delights. Stalls in the grounds as well in the hall beyond our cafe..
First Sunday of each month
Free Event
Oxford Craft Market
Oxford Craft Market
Oxford Craft Market, first Sunday of the month 10am until 2pm in the Oxford Town Hall
15 Mar - 23 Apr
Free Event
Schmuck Rangiora 2026
Schmuck Rangiora 2026
Celebrating innovative Aotearoa Contemporary Art Jewellery
19 Mar - 22 Apr
Free Event
Paper Jam Arts Collective
Paper Jam Arts Collective
Art on tyhe Quay presents an exhibition by Paper Jam, a collective of collage artists
23 Apr - 27 May
Free Event
Indigo
Indigo
An exhibition of artworks by Indigo, a group of Wanaka based artists.
23 Apr - 31 May
Free Event
MORKS: Enter the Void
MORKS: Enter the Void
We are pleased to present a solo exhibition by Morks, an artist who creates his works using various materials and mediums from large-scale murals using aerosol paints, wild multi-layered abstract acrylic/oil canvases, wooden sculptures, hand painted skateboards and merchandise.
26 Apr - 4 Jun
Free Event
Nature’s Symphony- a visual journey through our Forests, by Marilyn Rea-Menzies
Nature’s Symphony- a visual journey through our Forests, by Marilyn Rea-Menzies
This exhibition features tapestries, paintings and drawings based on the theme of ‘Nature’s Symphony’ - the wonderful small details of our New Zealand Forests.
26 April 2026
Free Event
Rangiora Harness ANZAC Weekend Racing
Rangiora Harness ANZAC Weekend Racing
Enjoy a day out in the sun at the Races
28 Apr
Quiz Night
Quiz Night
Quiz Night Fundraiser. Over $2500 prizes to be won!!!
3 May 2026
Free Event
The Mega Goode Market
The Mega Goode Market
Get ready for North Canterbury’s biggest market event! With 150+ handcrafted and food stalls, Mother’s Day shopping, giveaways, and more It’s an event you won’t want to miss.
3 May
Free Event
Sefton School Secondhand Clothing Bonanza
Sefton School Secondhand Clothing Bonanza
Come grab a bargain and support Te Waitai Sefton School! Loads of pre-loved clothing and kids shoes, plus a sausage sizzle, raffle, and bake sale.
3 May
Free Event
Rangiora HRC – Anne Thompson Graduation Series, Heats
Rangiora HRC – Anne Thompson Graduation Series, Heats
Anne Thompson Graduation Series
7 May
New Zealand String Quartet presents Origins
New Zealand String Quartet presents Origins
Behind every piece of music is a story and across their 2026 Season, the New Zealand String Quartet is diving into them. Join them at Rangiora Chamber Gallery for an evening exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the art of storytelling through music.
7 - 23 May
Les Misérables
Les Misérables
One of the greatest musicals of all time returns in a new production filled with passion, power and soaring emotion. Set against the backdrop of revolution in nineteenth-century France, Les Misérables tells an unforgettable story of broken dreams, unrequited love, sacrifice and the unbreakable strength of the human spirit.
10 May
Annual Longhair Cat Show
Annual Longhair Cat Show
An event all about Longhair Cats, from seeing them being judged to patting cats in Cuddle Corner!
13 May
The BIG Breakfast Fundraiser
The BIG Breakfast Fundraiser
Enjoy breakfast with All Blacks legend Kieran Read at The BIG Breakfast Fundraiser in Rangiora - great food, inspiring stories, live auction and raffle, all for youth mentoring.
16 May
Abbeyfield Auction of Promises
Abbeyfield Auction of Promises
An auction with a difference.
17 May
Free Event
Rangiora Harness Racing Club, Anne Thompson Graduation Series – Final Day and The Rangiora Winter Cup
Rangiora Harness Racing Club, Anne Thompson Graduation Series – Final Day and The Rangiora Winter Cup
Finals day for the Anne Thompson Series, and the Rangiora Winter Cup
22 May
The Edition -2026 House Concert Series
The Edition -2026 House Concert Series
This is part of our Down by the River -House concert Series
24 May
Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show
Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show
Experience the Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show – Where You Could Be the Star!
18 Jul
Free Event
Blackwells Department Store Winter Festival
Blackwells Department Store Winter Festival
Blackwells Winter Festival is a family/community focused event with something for everyone. Live Music, Aerial Performers, Children's Circus Workshops and Face Painting, Food and Craft Stalls
20 Mar 2027
Pegasus Bay Art Show 2027
Pegasus Bay Art Show 2027
Our art show is a community event and school fundraiser for our kura. All of the money raised supports our arts programme here at school
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Kaiapoi isite Visitor Centre
1/143 Williams St, Kaiapoi
PO Box 80, Kaiapoi 7644
info@kaiapoivisitorcentre.co.nz

+64 3 327 3134
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