A magical concert celebrating Aotearoa’s favourite dog!

Opus Orchestra is thrilled to announce ‘Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits’, a magical concert that will captivate the entire family, commemorating the 40th birthday of Aotearoa’s beloved canine icon!

Prepare to be swept away as the enchanting characters from Lynley Dodd’s cherished stories come to life through the mesmerising melodies crafted by composer Jan Bolton.

Get to mini gala to support Katikati man

If you’re looking for a fun activity this Saturday, with a good cause, a mini gala day being held in Katikati could be the perfect solution.

Children’s Choir, this orchestral event is set to be a one-of-a-kind experience!

e theme of building your relationship with not only God, but all those around you is on o er at a Beauty for Ashes seminar titled ‘Friendships & Relationships’ this Saturday, July 22, in Tauranga.

Founded by pastors Tonia and Jim Butler in 1999, Beauty for Ashes Ministries is an interdenominational and itinerant faith-based ministry, with a vision to bring hope, compassion, restoration and healing to people’s lives.

Tonia says the ministry has been 24 years in the making.

“ is Saturday’s seminar is set to equip women to understand to go better at being friendship-makers and overall look at relationships in general. With one another, attendees will be able to take away tools for making and maintaining friendships, and working on healthy relationship life skills.”

Guest speaker Rosalind Sigurdardottir has an amazing moving personal story of God’s Restoration and Morag Russell will also be in enchanting tunes matched with projections of e Roy Nugter mini gala day is on Saturday, July 22, from 8am-noon at the Katikati Anglican Church, on the corner of Beach Rd and Carisbrooke St. Hosted in support of Roy, a Katikati resident, who has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, the funds raised on the day will go to supporting Roy’s continued Keytruda treatments. ere will be a bake sale, orchid plants, a garage sale, face painting, balloons, and a sausage sizzle.

Hairy Maclary, Schnitzel von Krumm, and their adorable companions come to life through enchanting tunes matched with projections of your favourite books! It’s an event that will leave you and your little ones spellbound. Join us for this celebration of Hairy Maclary’s 40th birthday, a testament to the enduring legacy and timeless charm of these treasured stories. Tauranga City Council is thrilled to announce this concert will be interpreted by a New Zealand Sign Language interpreter, ensuring all individuals can fully participate and enjoy the event.

For more information and to make a donation to Roy’s treatment, visit: givealittle.co.nz/cause/for-myson-kobie

Singers to delight with big musical hits!

Katikati Mural Town Singers are ready to heat things up this winter with their upcoming concert ‘Spotlight on Broadway’ next month.

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits will be coming to Baycourt Addison eatre on Saturday, July 29, at 4pm.

For more information and ticket bookings, visit: www.opusorchestra.co.nz/upcoming or for Hamilton and Tauranga: www.ticketek.co.nz and Rotorua: www.ticketmaster.co.nz