Whangarei Museum & Heritage Park hosts the Living History Easter Celebration, April 12. Vintage cars and tractors, stationary steam engines and wartime radio equipment, plus various rides.
Contact: (09) 438 9630
On the web: www.whangareimuseum.co.nz
Scarecrow madness
The Kumeu Arts Centre's Scarecrow Festival (above), April 4-19, includes art and entertainment. Trail maps from the Visitor Information Centre.
Contact: (09) 412 9886
Email: info@kumeuinfo.co.nz
On the web: www.kumeuinfo.co.nz
Ooh la la
Don your beret and head to the French Country Fair at Wairarapa's Tauherenikau Racecourse, April 4-5. French food and wine, crafts, musicians, and Citroen club displays are part of the fun, with spot prizes for the best French attire.
Contact: (06) 326 9236, 027 671 4631
Email: h.g.philip@slingshot.co.nz
On the web: www.frenchcountryfair.netfirms.com
Fast and furious
At Whitianga's Festival of Speed, April 4-5, there'll be displays, motorbike stunts, powerboat races, jet-ski demonstrations, a parade and more.
Email: tracey@hoppers.co.nz
On the web: www.whitiangafos.co.nz
<i>Close to Home</i>: Lively times in Whangarei
The Kumeu Scarecrow Festival is on next week. Photo / Paul Estcourt
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