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Workshops
There are a range of workshops on offer in Waimakariri. From painting to pottery, cheese making and tea making. Why not make a day of it and explore the district?
Every Friday
Free Event
Ohoka Farmers’ Market
Full of independent and local food and craft vendors.
Mon - Fri
Free Event
The Delicious Market
Discover a variety of hand-selected fresh produce, yummy food and coffee on offer in Rangiora.
Every Saturday
Free Event
Kaiapoi Saturday Market
Shop locally for veges, eggs, cakes, plants and more
Every Sunday
Free Event
Oxford Farmers Market
The Oxford Farmers' Market is a friendly country Farmers' Market where the seller is the producer.
First Saturday of each month
Free Event
Rangiora Church Street Market
Our market is on the first Saturday of each month. Come buy a barista coffee and home baking or a sizzled sausage. Browse our market for new and old delights. Stalls in the grounds as well in the hall beyond our cafe..
First Sunday of each month
Free Event
Oxford Craft Market
Oxford Craft Market, first Sunday of the month 10am until 2pm in the Oxford Town Hall
13 April - 14 September 2025
Oxford Observatory
Telescope shows and guided sky tours during winter!
4 May - 19 June 2025
Free Event
Circle of Silence, Karina Rypma
An Art Therapist’s expressive journey of transformation.
7 May 2025
The BIG Breakfast Fundraiser
Start your day with a breakfast that makes a real difference! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury, rugby league legend Frank Endacott and special guest Pic Picot, the mastermind behind Pic’s Peanut Butter, for an unforgettable morning of powerful storytelling, laughter and community impact.
8 May 2025
Catch Me If You Can The Musical
North Canterbury Musicals proudly presents their 2025 production of the vibrant and 4th wall breaking musical comedy, Catch Me If You Can.
11 May 2025
Longhair Cat Breeders Assn Autumn Show
Longhair Cat Show Sunday 11 May
16 May 2025
Sweet Sweet Blues – Midnight Delta Down by the River
An all-girl line up of musical talent matched by an eclectic repertoire choice, navigating between blues, rock, jazz and soul.
18 May 2025
Free Event
Rangiora Harness Racing
Country Harness racing at its best.
23 May 2025
Free Event
Kaiapoi Book Fair
Two day book fair selling books, jig-saw puzzles and teas
7 June - 21 June (Matinees on 14 June & 21 June)
Look at the View – The Musical
The latest production to the Rangiora stage, a play entitled Look at the View, a comedy penned by Rupert Dick, and directed by Claire Buckley.
21 June 2025
Keith Preene’s Golden Goose Bingo
Don’t miss your chance to experience this unmissable show LIVE at the Rangiora Town Hall! The Golden Goose is guaranteed to be a night full of laughs. But hurry—this is your exclusive opportunity to catch this show LIVE in Rangiora
21 June 2025
ABBA Heaven! The NZ ABBA Tribute Band
An evening to enjoy the magic and musical genius of Swedish Supergroup ABBA with NZ's own Salute to ABBA. Featuring powerhouse vocalist Vanessa "Ness" Abernethy as "Agnetha" and Pauline Berry as "Frida", with keyboardist/guitarist John Gorbey as "Benny/Bjorn" and Stuart Pearce on Keyboards.
10 August 2025
JD Duathlon Series – Mandeville
The JD Duathlon Series is a low-key series of events welcoming all ages from 5 years up to elite athletes.
30 November 2025
Free Event
The OxMan
The OxMan is a festival of multisport events for all ages and abilities held near Oxford. Entries can be made as teams or individuals.
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