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DEC

National Army New Kids ‘Taonga Trail’

 Sat, 1 January – Sat, 31 December  State Highway One & Hassett Drive,

Waiouru  armymuseum.co.nz

Kids driving you mad…..we’ll sort them out! The new Taonga Trail, free on admission, allows the kids to explore the museum seeking out hidden boxes of treasures and accompanied by educational questions, answers and activities. Together with the popular interactive “Kids HQ”, the Museum is a great place for families with enough to keep the kids busy for hours! Finish your visit with a coffee and bite to eat in The Mess Tent, and a browse around the Quartermaster store..

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JUN

Matariki Dish Challenge

 Mon, 13 June – Sun, 17 July  matarikidishchallenge.co.nz

This Winter the Matariki Dish Challenge is set to shine light on the culinary stars in Rotorua and Bay Of Plenty. Eateries from around the region will showcase a dish that celebrates both local and highlights Matariki. While mystery judges will determine the regions champion the public can have their say too by rating the dishes they tried. So, this winter get out and discover something new in your own neighbourhood.

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JUL

The Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival

 Fri, 8 July – Sun, 24 July  Taupō  taupowinterfestival.co.nz

Like Taupō in summer? You’ll love it in winter! There are 25+ events on offer to keep you, your friends and family entertained over the July School Holidays! The Mercury Light Hub, Pak’nSave Pancake Breakfast, Wairakei Estate Ice Rink, Rapids Jet Ice Slide and Ebbett Fun Zone are all back by popular demand! Plus live music, theatre, comedy, and so much more!

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Email the team at hello@henrymagazine.nz to showcase your Winter event in the next edition of henry.

Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo

9-10

JUL

West End Wiggle 2022

 Sat, 9 July – Sun, 10 July  Ōhope Beach, Whakatāne  whakatane.com/westendwiggle2022

It’s going to be a chilly Wiggle in 2022 with a weekend celebration of all things longboarding at Ōhope Beach. Saturday will see an invite-only surf competition and on Sunday, an open-entry Tag Team surf comp. Après Surf will be back again Saturday night, with a star-studded line-up for you to Wiggle your evening away. The West End Wiggle weekend - get your wiggle on!

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AUG

Mindful Moments Weekend Retreat

 Sat, 13 Aug – Sun, 14 Aug  1000 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua  $649 per person  polynesianspa.co.nz

Switch off from your busy life and experience two days bringing your mind, body and spirit into balance. Mindful meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress, increase memory, and improve attention. Surrounded by natural elements of Polynesian Spa’s historic and therapeutic alkaline and acidic spring waters, you will be guided through yoga, mindfulness practices, meditation, and wellness talks, and indulge in luxurious Spa Therapy treatments. A must-do health and wellness experience for those wanting to unwind, relax and reset.

Absolute Lakefront Location

Experience the feel of luxury and comfort while visiting Lake Taupo. Choose from a range of lakefront rooms, including family rooms or spa rooms to treat yourself. Indulge in a cooked breakfast, a stylish lunch, or a signature evening meal in our lakefront restaurants. Relax in our lounge bar with a cocktails, our heated swimming pool, private spa, sauna and gym.

www.manuels.co.nz 243 Lake Terrace, Taupo info@manuels.co.nz 0800 555 511 - 07 378 5110