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Events

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Explore our community events

Our events and workshops are designed to engage, educate and connect the local community. Whether you’re passionate about water quality, eager to learn more, or simply looking for a way to connect with your community, we invite you to come along and join us.

spud in the bucket event

Spud in a bucket - A Growing Competition!

  • Saturday 05 December 2026
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • Mangatangi Fire Station
Plant the official seed potato in a bucket or container, then bring your grown plant along to be emptied and weighed. There are cash prizes up for grabs across a range of categories, including Biggest Yield, Largest Spud, Best Junior Entry and Most Unusual. Everybody is welcome. Enjoy a FREE BBQ, raffles, a cash bar, a special junior category and plenty of fun community happenings on the day.

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te radars kiwi country

TE RADAR'S KIWI COUNTRY - Rural New Zealand in 100 objects

  • Mangatangi Hall

A night of entertainment, food and fun at the annual winter social. This time Kiwi Icon and Humorist, Te Radar presents his latest show Kiwi Country – Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects.

b+lnz technology field day

B+LNZ Technology Field Day: Innovations and on-farm demos with Gallagher and Industry Partners

  • Hill's Woolshed, 1333 Miranda Road, Mangatangi

Farming technology has the potential to be a game‑changer for sheep and beef farmers—but knowing where to start and what actually adds value is key.

catchment emergency

NATIONAL RURAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP – COMES TO MANGATANGI

  • Mangatangi Hall, Kaiaua Road, Mangatangi

This interactive workshop is built around a Toolbox Module developed by Taranaki Catchment Communities, offering practical tools and expert guidance for farming communities to better prepare for, respond to and recover from adverse events.

community barbeque event

Community BBQ

  • Fitzgerald's Farm, 865 Monument Road, Mangatangi
Rural Support and Mangatangi Maramarua Catchment invite you to the annual BBQ at Fitz’s. Take a break from the farm. The BBQ and Barista coffee is on us. Enjoy the company of farming locals. Families welcome.
three steps for life

3 Steps for Life

  • Maramarua Fire Station
You could be the difference when it matters the most. This workshop will give you the confidence and skills to save a life. In just one session you will learn how to take decisive actions ina na emergency. A Hato Hone St John community workshop in conjunction with Rural Support and Mangatangi Maramarua Catchment.
bait and trap day

Mangatangi Maramarua Catchment AGM

  • Future Dates TBC​
Come along to the catchment Annual General Meeting. Red Fox Tavern – All Welcome
bbq party

Community Day, BBQ and Spud in a Bucket

  • Future Dates TBC​
Meet your neighbours at our annual event. Enjoy the Free BBQ, Spud weigh In and Cash Bar from 12 noon.
bait and trap day

Bait and trap day

  • Future Dates TBC
Join us and Predator Free Franklin for a community Bait and Trap Day! Helping our wildlife thrive. Friendly advice, tools and tips to take away. Possum and rat traps, bait, everything you need to help our wildlife thrive.
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brunch on us

  • Future Dates TBC
Inviting farmers and our rural community for brunch and delicious coffee (on us). Connect with others facing the unique challenges of life on the land. No fuss, no presentations, Just a catch up.
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An Evening with Davey Hughes

  • Future Dates TBC
He is anything but conventional! A trapper by trade, founder of Swazi Clothing, a competitor every year in the Coast to Coast and a passionate NZ and global conservationist. $20 per person, including BBQ. Funds raised will be donated to Maramarua Rugby Club.
robyn leaning on gate

Water Analysis Workshop

  • Future Dates TBC
Dr Merrin Whatley shares the water and eDNA results with the community, including national/regional standards, new species detected, key insights and practical solutions.
sheep on pasture

Making Your Fertiliser Count Beef+Lamb NZ & Ballance Agri-Nutrients

  • Future Dates TBC
Better understand soil fertility and nutrient management so every dollar spent on fertiliser goes further.
beef lamb event

Surviving the Dry B+LNZ

  • Future Dates TBC
No doubt its dry out there! Join us for a session to hear about some practical things you can do to manage through the dry and set up for Autumn and Winter.
farm assurance program

FARM Assurance Program

  • Future Dates TBC

A presentation plus Q&A with Wilson Hellaby and Greenlea.

sam the trap man

SAM THE TRAPMAN

  • Future Dates TBC
“The modern day Barry Crump” . Sam is an author, conservationist, bushman, hunter and a cracking good storyteller.
brunch at the hall

brunch at the hall - rural support

  • Future Dates TBC

Bringing rural people together.  Take a break from the farm and have a FREE hearty breakfast and cup of coffee on us.  Meet other farming locals in this industry sponsored event.

 

meet the neighbours

Meet the Neighbours

  • Future Dates TBC

FREE BBQ  from 12 noon – 2pm and Cash Bar. Featuring “Spud in a Bucket” weigh in 12.00 – 1.30pm.  Our annual meet the neighbours event, where locals meet, mix and mingle (and swop tall tales!)  at the Fire Station.  Enjoy the FREE BBQ, Cash Bar and the Spud in the Bucket competition.

 

bait and trap day

Bait and trap day

  • Future Dates TBC

Join us from 10am – 11.30am – with Trap NZ & The Whiriwhiri project to find out how this catchment used technology to improve pest control and engage with the community. From 11.30am – 1pm – we will have an Open Day with Predator Free Franklin plus Koi Carp discussion. Support and information for pest and predator control.

 

bbq party

Community BBQ

  • Future Dates TBC
BBQ Lunch and explore the Fitzgerald’s heritage agricultural collection. Supported by Power Farming and Rural Support
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Good Yarn - hauraki

  • Future Dates TBC

People who live and work on the land have to cope with a number of challenges – from long working hours to unexpected weather events, isolation and financial pressure. They’re all factors that can affect their mental wellbeing. To take care of yourself, and be able to help others, one of the best things you can do is talk.

food farming roadshow

Community Wide Pest Control Strategy

  • Future Dates TBC

Join expert Cam Speedy, supported by Predator Free Franklin, who will lead this event and present our local strategy for community-wide pest control. All attendees receive a FREE Rat Bait Station.

annual water

Farm Succession Planning Workshop

  • Future Dates TBC

Succession Planning is an important objective for many New Zealand farmers, for the continuation and sustainability of a family farming enterprise. Join us for insights and guidance on this topic.

first aid course

St John First Aid Course - Level 1

  • Future Dates TBC
This one-day course equips participants with the confidence to address both common injuries and critical medical emergencies, serving as a foundation for further first-aid training courses. Successful completers will receive a First Aid Level 1 certificate, valid for two years.
fresh water field trip

In Stream Freshwater Field Trip

  • Future Dates TBC
Join us for an engaging field trip exploring the health of our local rivers, led by freshwater experts Merrin Whatley and Ric Balfour. Experience first-hand the vibrant life inhabiting our waters, from kōura to tuna, in an educational adventure suitable for all ages.

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