• 13th February 2011 Half Ironman Marathon

The half ironman marathon will be held at Westgate Port Taranaki which has in recent years been the home for the New Zealand leg of the ITU World Cup. With an early morning swim, a cycle down Surf Highway 45 and a run encompassing quiet coastal streets close to the venue and including parts of the Coastal Walkway. The right mix for another stunning Taranaki event. www.eventstaranaki.co.nz

The event also incorporates the Frontrunner half marathon and 10km run/walk.

  • 17th Feb MORE FM Winery Tour 2011

Sentry Hill hosts Brooke Fraser, OPSHOP and the popular Auckland rock band, Midnight Youth. See  www.thewinerytour.co.nz for more details.

  • 5th March 2011 Mountain to Surf Marathon

Also incorporating a two person team event with each person completing a half marathon. Runners and Walkers welcome.

Starts at the gates to Egmont National Park (Egmont Road).
Walkers: 6:00am
Runners: 7:15am

Finishes at Marine Park, Waitara www.mountaintosurf.co.nz

  • 16-17th March 2011 Sounds Aotearoa
    Sounds Aotearoa 2011 is New Zealand’s only music industry conference, expo and artist showcase. The two day event attracts international delegates as well as music industry representatives from all over New Zealand. It is designed to facilitate exposure, networking, capacity building and business promotion. You won’t find a better place in New Zealand to interact with music industry professionals. Call Northgate Motor Lodge to book your accomodation. http://www.soundsaotearoa.co.nz/                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

  • 18 – 20 March 2011 WOMAD

This year in March once again WOMAD turns the stunning Brooklands Park and the TSB Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth into a cultural melting pot of rhythms, sights and sounds. It’s not just the music that entices WOMAD-goers. There are captivating workshops for adults and children allows people to explore the diverse mix of artist performances, and a stroll through the Global Village offers fantastic fare and great shopping.   www.womad.co.nz

Northgate Motor Lodge is an ideal place to have an enjoyable stay while you take in the WOMAD atmosphere.

  • 8 – 10 April  2011 Taranaki Daily News Home and Lifestyle Expo

Come along to The Taranaki Daily News Home and Lifestyle Expo as it attracts thousands of Taranaki people through its doors every year.  With over 100 exhibitors from all over the country, there is everything to tantalise your imagination and make all your home and lifestyle dreams come true. Exhibitors call Northgate Motor Lodge for special corporate rates.   www.events.nz.com

  • Easter Rally & Maunga Moana 2011 New Plymouth 23-25 April 

All rally participants call us 0800 668 357 for reasonable rates, 300m from functions at The Plymouth & 500m from the AA vehicle testing station for start/finish point

  • 26 April – 1 May 2011  TSB

Taranaki is hosting the TSB Bank women’s surfing festival including Taranaki’s own Paige Hareb and the top 17 women surfers in the world. Come along and enjoy the surfing and the beaches of Taranaki.

Go to http://www.aspworldtour.com or www.surfingtaranaki.org for more details

 

  • 4 – 23 August 2011 Taranaki International Festival of the Arts

International Festival of the Arts, comedy, theatre, drama, music, book talks, family performances, schools programme, regional tour and more. Visit  www.taft.co.nz for more details.