Annual New Years Eve fun run, and games!
The annual community event on Rakino Island! Registration for the run at 8.30am. Run starts at 9am. Let the fun and games begin...
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Rakino Island Art Gallery Exhibition Opening
Join us Upstairs at the Rakino Community Art Gallery to celebrate the beginning of a weekend of arts, music, and ecology with an exhibition of artworks from talented Rakino locals and friends of Rakino. The gallery will be open for viewing Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5.30pm image credit- Holly Shepheard
Rakino Plant Nursery open morning
Rakino Island Plant Nursery Access via the AT land on South Pacific Rd.Rakino Island eco-champ John MacKenzie will be on-hand to answer all your plant queries and take orders for the winter planting season of 2021. Rakino Island tees in kids and adults sizes s/m/l available for sale, special clear-out price of $15. Please don't bring your vehicle down; walking access through the Thomas family black … Continue reading Rakino Plant Nursery open morning
Flax-weaving workshop with Rewa Grimsdale
21 Woody Bay Rd. Rakino IslandRewa will be taking a harakeke (Flax) workshop, we are so lucky she is giving us her time and knowledge for such an amazing price, let's make it happen! Please register your interest. Learn how to cut and prep harakeke - Rewa will take you through the karakia and prepping process so you feel empowered … Continue reading Flax-weaving workshop with Rewa Grimsdale
$25
Mia Straka jewellery class
21 Woody Bay Rd. Rakino IslandContemporary jeweller, sculptor, painter, and artist Mia Straka will be holding a found object jewellery class. http://www.miastraka.com/index.html Please register your interest! This is a wonderful workshop for both adults and kids over 10yrs The Valere Talisman Project is a social object project that aims to encourage more connected, inclusive communities, through a sense of personal … Continue reading Mia Straka jewellery class
$20
Anthonie Tonnon
Rakino Hall Rakino Island Community Hall, Rakino IslandRenowned musician Anthonie Tonnon is performing his acclaimed Rail Land show in the Rakino Island Hall. For more info go to https://www.rakino.org.nz/anthonie-tonnon/ If anyone is interested in coming from Auckland or Waiheke for the gig, and returning on the same evening, please contact me, as we can organise a water taxi from and back … Continue reading Anthonie Tonnon
$25
Grace Carr-Shepheard – talking sustainability
Sandy Bay Rakino IslandYoung environmentalist Grace Carr-Shepheard will be down at Sandy Bay, and available to talk about the small changes we can make to make our environment a better place for all. This is a great one for the kids and teens to participate in too!
Sunday Wind-down with Extra Cheese!
Sandy Bay Rakino IslandDJ Hudge Beach beats with DJ Hudge, Bobby Brazuka, and friends at Sandy Bay. Pizza and koha combo courtesy of Alf's Woody Bay Pizzeria. Pre-orders available on the day; details coming soon. Alf's Pizzeria
Conversation with Hayden from Sea Cleaners
Sandy Bay Rakino IslandHayden Smith from Sea Cleaners will be on hand at Sandy Bay to talk about the work Sea Cleaners do to clean our ocean environment. Hayden was 'Local Hero of the Year' in 2017 for his efforts. http://www.seacleaners.com
Walks, Talks, and Snorks..
Sadly this event has had to be postponed because of America's Cup racing. When we have more information about a suitable date we'll publish it. The event will follow the same format however, so read on to whet your appetite! Walks Talks and Snorks - January 16, Rakino Island We’re so lucky to have some … Continue reading Walks, Talks, and Snorks..