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
Rewa 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
Contemporary 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
Renowned 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
Young 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!
DJ 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
Hayden 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
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..
We’re so lucky to have some special guests coming to Rakino in March to give some talks, take people on enlightening walks and also for a guided snorkel on January 16. Join Dr Tim Haggit marine biologist who can also provide insights from the marine survey he led recently around the island. Dr Tim Lovegrove … Continue reading Walks, Talks, and Snorks!
Come down and join us for a community event at Our Rakino Community Art gallery on Good Friday at 5.30. Contact Lisa on 027 340 7007 for more info.
Important notice from John! Open day and sausage sizzle at the Rakino nursery on Saturday 3 April between 10 and midday. Come along and grab a sausage courtesy of the nursery and take a look at what is available or willing becoming available. Please leave vehicles at the roadside at the top of the hill, … Continue reading Rakino Nursery Open Day & Sausage Sizzle!
It's the last hurrah of the season for Alf's Woody Bay Pizzeria. Jennie and Stacey will be entertaining the crowd as we munch our way through the last of Alf's supplies...
