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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
23 Apr - 27 May
Free Event
Indigo
An exhibition of artworks by Indigo, a group of Wanaka based artists.
23 Apr - 31 May
Free Event
MORKS: Enter the Void
We are pleased to present a solo exhibition by Morks, an artist who creates his works using various materials and mediums from large-scale murals using aerosol paints, wild multi-layered abstract acrylic/oil canvases, wooden sculptures, hand painted skateboards and merchandise.
26 Apr - 4 Jun
Free Event
Nature’s Symphony- a visual journey through our Forests, by Marilyn Rea-Menzies
This exhibition features tapestries, paintings and drawings based on the theme of ‘Nature’s Symphony’ - the wonderful small details of our New Zealand Forests.
7 - 23 May
Les Misérables
One of the greatest musicals of all time returns in a new production filled with passion, power and soaring emotion. Set against the backdrop of revolution in nineteenth-century France, Les Misérables tells an unforgettable story of broken dreams, unrequited love, sacrifice and the unbreakable strength of the human spirit.
15 May
Free Event
Preloved Clothing $5 Sale
$5 clothing sale featuring women's and men's clothes, shoes, and accessories!
16 May
Free Event
Waimak United U15 Academy Football Team Garage Sale
Garage Sale + Bake Sale Fundraiser
16 May
Abbeyfield Auction of Promises
An auction with a difference.
17 May
Free Event
North Canterbury Guinea Pig Autumn Show
Pedigree and pet guinea pigs on display
17 May
Free Event
Rangiora Harness Racing Club, Anne Thompson Graduation Series – Final Day and The Rangiora Winter Cup
Finals day for the Anne Thompson Series, and the Rangiora Winter Cup
22 May
The Edition -2026 House Concert Series
This is part of our Down by the River -House concert Series
22 - 23 May
Free Event
Book Fair
Two day book fair with a large selection of books, jig-sawa and DVD's
24 May
Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show
Experience the Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show – Where You Could Be the Star!
28 May - 25 Jun
Free Event
Rising From Ruin
An exhibition of paintings by Kim Mehlhopt
5 Jun
Nightingale Concerts – Alexandr Misko
Misko is a globally renowned virtuoso known for his jaw-dropping technique, emotional depth, and genre-defying style.
5 Jun
2026 Quiz Night Fundraiser Violence Free North Canterbury
Get ready to brush off your trivia knowledge and gather your team! It's time for Violence Free North Canterbury's (VFNC) 3rd, annual Quiz Night!
7 June 2026
Free Event
Art in Fashion by Rosalie Todd
A retrospect of understated elegance
10 - 13 Jun
Footloose The Musical – presented by Rangiora High School
Rangiora High School presents Footloose The Musical!
21 June 2026
A Return to Edinburgh
Rangiora Rsa Club Band along with the McAlpines North Canterbury Pipe Band present "A return to Edinburgh"
21 June 2026
Douce Ambiance Trio
From Classical to Gypsy and Jazz
18 Jul
Free Event
Blackwells Department Store Winter Festival
Blackwells Winter Festival is a family/community focused event with something for everyone. Live Music, Aerial Performers, Children's Circus Workshops and Face Painting, Food and Craft Stalls
20 Mar 2027
Pegasus Bay Art Show 2027
Our art show is a community event and school fundraiser for our kura. All of the money raised supports our arts programme here at school
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