Something for everyone at Te Waimate

Te Waimate Mission will hold one last hurrah for summer with a fete that will offer some of the best of local food, wine and entertainment and a great day out for people of all ages.

This Sunday local singer/songwriter Divah Jo Murray will be performing at the NZ Historic Places Trust property at Waimate North, with her group MamaD and the Devolutions, along with the one-man-band - Max Cochrane. The day will also feature up-and-coming solo artists from the area including Te Rina Kahle from Kaeo, Cameron Galbraith from Matua and Joshua Matene from Kaikohe.

Casey Murray is the opening act with her original welcoming song Haere Mai, Welcome to NZ.

This song was featured at the Cloud Arena Auckland for the New Zealand Rugby World Cup.

And if that entertainment line-up wasn't enough, Kerikeri's Ake Ake Winery will offer a selection of its wine for sale, and a delicious range of food will also be provided.

"We're looking forward to entertaining our visitors with the best of heritage, music, food and wine.

"All delivered with a bit of class as befits this beautiful building and grounds," says Manager of Te Waimate Mission Mita Harris.

A vintage bus will provide a shuttle service between Kerikeri and Te Waimate Mission for a nominal charge courtesy of Pete's Pioneer and Transport Museum.

Mr Harris hopes hopes the fete will become an annual event, showcasing the best of local entertainment and delicacies.

"Te Waimate Mission has to be one of the most beautiful places in Northland, and is perfect for family events like the Fete," he says. "Where else can you enjoy food, wine and live music, while exploring at leisure New Zealand's second oldest house and the archaeological remains of one of the country's earliest farming enterprises.