Events

• 13th February 2011     Half Ironman Marathon
  The half ironman marathon will be held at Westgate Port Taranaki which has in recent years been the home for the New Zealand leg of the ITU World Cup. With an early morning swim, a cycle down Surf Highway 45 and a run encompassing quiet coastal streets close to the venue and including parts of the Coastal Walkway. The right mix for another stunning Taranaki event. www.eventstaranaki.co.nz

The event also incorporates the Frontrunner half marathon and 10km run/walk.

• 17th Feb     MORE FM Winery Tour 2011
  Sentry Hill hosts Brooke Fraser, OPSHOP and the popular Auckland rock band, Midnight Youth. See  www.thewinerytour.co.nz for more details.

• 5th March 2011     Mountain to Surf Marathon
  Also incorporating a two person team event with each person completing a half marathon. Runners and Walkers welcome.

Starts at the gates to Egmont National Park (Egmont Road).
Walkers: 6:00am
Runners: 7:15am

Finishes at Marine Park, Waitara www.mountaintosurf.co.nz

• 16-17th March 2011     Sounds Aotearoa
  Sounds Aotearoa 2011 is New Zealand’s only music industry conference, expo and artist showcase. The two day event attracts international delegates as well as music industry representatives from all over New Zealand. It is designed to facilitate exposure, networking, capacity building and business promotion. You won’t find a better place in New Zealand to interact with music industry professionals. Call Northgate Motor Lodge to book your accomodation. http://www.soundsaotearoa.co.nz/                                                                                                                                                                                                               
   
• 18 – 20 March 2011     WOMAD
  This year in March once again WOMAD turns the stunning Brooklands Park and the TSB Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth into a cultural melting pot of rhythms, sights and sounds. It’s not just the music that entices WOMAD-goers. There are captivating workshops for adults and children allows people to explore the diverse mix of artist performances, and a stroll through the Global Village offers fantastic fare and great shopping.   www.womad.co.nz 

Northgate Motor Lodge is an ideal place to have an enjoyable stay while you take in the WOMAD atmosphere.

• 8 – 10 April  2011     Taranaki Daily News Home and Lifestyle Expo
  Come along to The Taranaki Daily News Home and Lifestyle Expo as it attracts thousands of Taranaki people through its doors every year.  With over 100 exhibitors from all over the country, there is everything to tantalise your imagination and make all your home and lifestyle dreams come true. Exhibitors call Northgate Motor Lodge for special corporate rates.   www.events.nz.com

• 4 – 23 August 2011     Taranaki International Festival of the Arts
  International Festival of the Arts, comedy, theatre, drama, music, book talks, family performances, schools programme, regional tour and more. Visit  www.taft.co.nz for more details.