Directory
Arts
Acoustic Music Blackboard Concert
First Thursday of the month, 7 pm - 9.30 pm, $2 entry, $2 raffle. Performers and audience welcome.
BYO instruments or just come to listen: All Welcome
Contact person: Allan Mortensen | Phone: 021 439 697 | Mobile: 021 439 697 | Email: allanmortensen45@gmail.com | Address: Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville | Schedule: 7pm, 1st Thursday of the month
Circus Kumarani
A community-based organisation using circus, creativity and social arts to promote wellness and build connections.
We love getting all ages and abilities involved in circus arts and our circus community. We do this by teaching classes, holiday programs and hosting and performing at events. Everyone is welcome! One of our key focuses is being accessible to people with disabilities. Circus offers a wide range of opportunities that allow anyone to find an area of skills to enjoy! Our team of professionals create stunning community, corporate and private performances, as well as specialised workshops and events. We are based in Dargaville, Noprthalnd and are one of the longest running circus communities in NZ, established in 2003.
Mobile: 0210 288 0329 | Email: admin@circuskumarani.co.nz | Address: 15 Onslow St, Dargaville | Schedule: Great Fun While Learning Great Skills - Something for all ages
Dargaville Little Theatre
The Dargaville Little Theatre have productions throughout the year. Watch the Kaipara Lifestyler for upcoming auditions and performances or check out their Facebook page at DargavilleLittleTheatre.
Contact person: Deborah Steele | Phone: 09 439 4823 | Email: dargavillelittletheatre@gmail.com | Address: 241 Victoria Street, Dargaville
Flax & Fibre
Flax and Fibre is a flax florist and offers the full process of flax weaving. From flax garden to finished item. Onsite gallery and online orders.
Gallery hours:
Mon - Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-12pm, Sat by appointment, Sun closed
Check out my Flax and Fibre Facebook page, for some great offers!!!
Contact person: Heather Carrington | Phone: 09 439 7875 | Email: heather@flaxfloristryschool.com | Address: 4494 State Highway 14, Tangowahine, Dargaville 0372 | Schedule: Mon - Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-12pm, Sat by appointment, Sun closed
Northern Wairoa Country Music Club
Join us on the first Sunday of each month for a toe tapping time.
Contact person: Bruce | Phone: 09 439 5513 | Address: Scout Hall, Onslow Street, Dargaville
Peggy Purls in our Community
Every third Wednesday at 10.30 am at the Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre, 51 Normanby Street, Dargaville.
Contact person: Marion | Phone: 09 439 8540 | Address: 51 Normanby Street, Dargaville
The Dargaville MenzShed
Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week, 10 am to 3 pm. New Members Welcome.
Contact person: Brian or Paul | Phone: 09 439 6175 or 09 974 7685 | Address: Paeranga Street, Dargaville
The Kauri Museum
The award winning Kauri Museum tells the story of our pioneering settlers though the lens of the Kauri Industry. The museum specialises in the legacy of our Kauri Forests; specifically the strong durable timber and the highly prized Kauri Gum. Experience the adventures of our pioneering settlers and appreciate the legacy of our Kauri forests.
- Explore our interactive hands on displays
- Venture into our historic buildings, escape into the pages of our history
- Get to know the people behind the mannequins and their stories
As part of the Museum complex, The Gumdiggers Cafe is located directly opposite the Museum.
Contact person: Reception | Phone: 09 431 7417 | Email: info@kaurimuseum.com | Address: 5 Church Road, RD 1, Matakohe 0593 | Schedule: Open 9 am to 5 pm
Tika Pono Toi Gallery & Studio
Located in the CBD is the innovation of esteemed carver, Mark Lang, showcasing traditional and contemporary Maori carvings.
This gallery is beautifully designed and displays a broad range of exhibits from local artists in vaious mediums.
Mark also has a working studio within the gallery facilitating creative well-being workshops through the art of carving and kowhaiwhai painting.
Contact person: Mark Lang | Mobile: 022 595 2109 | Email: Mark@tikaponotoigallery.co.nz | Address: 3 Poto Street, Dargaville | Schedule: Traditional and Contemporary Maori Carvings