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KC Productions presents
Kelvin Cruickshank Live!
“The With Love From Spirit” Tour
Coming to Kaitaia for one time only for 2026!
After pay available! Tickets for sale on iticket.
Internationally known New Zealand Medium, Kelvin Cruickshank, brings a powerful
evening of connection, comfort and spiritual insight to audiences across New Zealand.
During this live event, Kelvin demonstrates his ability to communicate with loved ones
in spirit, delivering heart felt messages filled with love, validation and healing.
Through humour, compassion and accuracy, Kelvin shows that the bond between this
world and the next is never broken. Kelvin will often use his own life experiences and
insights to allow audience members to connect and interpret signs to deepen their own
connections and understanding of the spirit world.
As the evening unfolds you will be swept away on a journey of connection, compassion
and love. Many people find that these experiences leave them with a renewed sense of
hope, purpose, clarity and the understanding that love continues beyond our physical
realm.
Kelvin and his team look forward to welcoming you to one of his upcoming shows in
your area in 2026. Join us for an evening filled with love, healing and learning from our spirit family.
“When we think of them, They stand with us.”

Mindfulness, Imagery, Scanning, Surprising Wisdom and Mortality.

About Five Doors of Meditation and Presence
Step away from the busyness of daily life and into a transformative 4-night, 5-day retreat at Tushita Ashram, designed to soothe the nervous system, quiet the mind, and renew your sense of self. This retreat offers a gentle blend of different meditations, journaling, and reflective discourse, guided by a path of observing thoughts without engagement.
What to expect
A gentle, immersive and fluid structure relative to the participants.
A carefully balanced schedule of different meditation, journaling, reflective discourse, and periods of silence designed to soothe the nervous system and cultivate spacious awareness.
Arohananda leads the core of the retreat, with other practitioners joining at scheduled times to support guidance, questions and personal attention.
Description of Retreat Content
Three different meditation releases with a death meditation as the culmination.
Through the days there will be a mindfulness or IAM meditation, watching the breath as the anchor for attention. Watch the thoughts and feelings and keep going back to the natural breath.
Visual Body scan, systematic rotation attending to the parts of the body - see what you can feel and what is tight in the body.
Guided visualisation, soothing an image to calm the nervous system.
Annotation meditation (note-taking while meditating) - briefly jot down what is coming up without analysing.
Crazy Wisdom meditation.
Journaling for self-inquiry.
Thoughtful journaling prompts after each practice session to capture insights, notice patterns, and track shifts in perception over the retreat.
Further details and booking found here:
https://www.tushitamysteryschool.co.nz/five-doors-of.../

"Fun With Fabric" Workshops : Two Workshops facilitating two unique arts & crafts....Batik & Needle Felting. No artistic talent required, just a willingness to have some fun!
BATIK: Layering of wax & dyes that, when ironed off, create a surprising, vibrant design. Can be made into cards, bookmarks etc
NEEDLE FELTING: Colourful wool roving can be shaped and embellished to create beautiful brooches, book covers etc.
$25 per session
Friday 1st & Friday 8th May...10am to 2.30pm
All materials supplied/ tea & coffee provided/ bring your lunch
To book a place ring Debbie: 0220881191

Mindfulness, Imagery, Scanning, Surprising Wisdom and Mortality.

About Five Doors of Meditation and Presence
Step away from the busyness of daily life and into a transformative 4-night, 5-day retreat at Tushita Ashram, designed to soothe the nervous system, quiet the mind, and renew your sense of self. This retreat offers a gentle blend of different meditations, journaling, and reflective discourse, guided by a path of observing thoughts without engagement.
What to expect
A gentle, immersive and fluid structure relative to the participants.
A carefully balanced schedule of different meditation, journaling, reflective discourse, and periods of silence designed to soothe the nervous system and cultivate spacious awareness.
Arohananda leads the core of the retreat, with other practitioners joining at scheduled times to support guidance, questions and personal attention.
Description of Retreat Content
Three different meditation releases with a death meditation as the culmination.
Through the days there will be a mindfulness or IAM meditation, watching the breath as the anchor for attention. Watch the thoughts and feelings and keep going back to the natural breath.
Visual Body scan, systematic rotation attending to the parts of the body - see what you can feel and what is tight in the body.
Guided visualisation, soothing an image to calm the nervous system.
Annotation meditation (note-taking while meditating) - briefly jot down what is coming up without analysing.
Crazy Wisdom meditation.
Journaling for self-inquiry.
Thoughtful journaling prompts after each practice session to capture insights, notice patterns, and track shifts in perception over the retreat.
Further details and booking found here:
https://www.tushitamysteryschool.co.nz/five-doors-of.../

Mindfulness, Imagery, Scanning, Surprising Wisdom and Mortality.

About Five Doors of Meditation and Presence
Step away from the busyness of daily life and into a transformative 4-night, 5-day retreat at Tushita Ashram, designed to soothe the nervous system, quiet the mind, and renew your sense of self. This retreat offers a gentle blend of different meditations, journaling, and reflective discourse, guided by a path of observing thoughts without engagement.
What to expect
A gentle, immersive and fluid structure relative to the participants.
A carefully balanced schedule of different meditation, journaling, reflective discourse, and periods of silence designed to soothe the nervous system and cultivate spacious awareness.
Arohananda leads the core of the retreat, with other practitioners joining at scheduled times to support guidance, questions and personal attention.
Description of Retreat Content
Three different meditation releases with a death meditation as the culmination.
Through the days there will be a mindfulness or IAM meditation, watching the breath as the anchor for attention. Watch the thoughts and feelings and keep going back to the natural breath.
Visual Body scan, systematic rotation attending to the parts of the body - see what you can feel and what is tight in the body.
Guided visualisation, soothing an image to calm the nervous system.
Annotation meditation (note-taking while meditating) - briefly jot down what is coming up without analysing.
Crazy Wisdom meditation.
Journaling for self-inquiry.
Thoughtful journaling prompts after each practice session to capture insights, notice patterns, and track shifts in perception over the retreat.
Further details and booking found here:
https://www.tushitamysteryschool.co.nz/five-doors-of.../

Mindfulness, Imagery, Scanning, Surprising Wisdom and Mortality.

About Five Doors of Meditation and Presence
Step away from the busyness of daily life and into a transformative 4-night, 5-day retreat at Tushita Ashram, designed to soothe the nervous system, quiet the mind, and renew your sense of self. This retreat offers a gentle blend of different meditations, journaling, and reflective discourse, guided by a path of observing thoughts without engagement.
What to expect
A gentle, immersive and fluid structure relative to the participants.
A carefully balanced schedule of different meditation, journaling, reflective discourse, and periods of silence designed to soothe the nervous system and cultivate spacious awareness.
Arohananda leads the core of the retreat, with other practitioners joining at scheduled times to support guidance, questions and personal attention.
Description of Retreat Content
Three different meditation releases with a death meditation as the culmination.
Through the days there will be a mindfulness or IAM meditation, watching the breath as the anchor for attention. Watch the thoughts and feelings and keep going back to the natural breath.
Visual Body scan, systematic rotation attending to the parts of the body - see what you can feel and what is tight in the body.
Guided visualisation, soothing an image to calm the nervous system.
Annotation meditation (note-taking while meditating) - briefly jot down what is coming up without analysing.
Crazy Wisdom meditation.
Journaling for self-inquiry.
Thoughtful journaling prompts after each practice session to capture insights, notice patterns, and track shifts in perception over the retreat.
Further details and booking found here:
https://www.tushitamysteryschool.co.nz/five-doors-of.../

Mindfulness, Imagery, Scanning, Surprising Wisdom and Mortality.

About Five Doors of Meditation and Presence
Step away from the busyness of daily life and into a transformative 4-night, 5-day retreat at Tushita Ashram, designed to soothe the nervous system, quiet the mind, and renew your sense of self. This retreat offers a gentle blend of different meditations, journaling, and reflective discourse, guided by a path of observing thoughts without engagement.
What to expect
A gentle, immersive and fluid structure relative to the participants.
A carefully balanced schedule of different meditation, journaling, reflective discourse, and periods of silence designed to soothe the nervous system and cultivate spacious awareness.
Arohananda leads the core of the retreat, with other practitioners joining at scheduled times to support guidance, questions and personal attention.
Description of Retreat Content
Three different meditation releases with a death meditation as the culmination.
Through the days there will be a mindfulness or IAM meditation, watching the breath as the anchor for attention. Watch the thoughts and feelings and keep going back to the natural breath.
Visual Body scan, systematic rotation attending to the parts of the body - see what you can feel and what is tight in the body.
Guided visualisation, soothing an image to calm the nervous system.
Annotation meditation (note-taking while meditating) - briefly jot down what is coming up without analysing.
Crazy Wisdom meditation.
Journaling for self-inquiry.
Thoughtful journaling prompts after each practice session to capture insights, notice patterns, and track shifts in perception over the retreat.
Further details and booking found here:
https://www.tushitamysteryschool.co.nz/five-doors-of.../

Following its powerful premiere in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Rongo Whakapā now embarks on its first tour to Northland.
The debut choreographic work by Brydie Colquhoun (Ngāpuhi), one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most captivating Māori contemporary dance artists, invites audiences to slow down, witness, and connect.
In an intimate environment, six dancers respond to each other and a shifting space while exploring tensions between individualism and community through entrancing movement, immersive sound design by Eden Mulholland, and distinctive spatial design by Rowan Pierce.
We are honoured to support this significant milestone in the evolving landscape of Māori contemporary dance.
Book Now
Kaitaia | Te Ahu
13 - 14 May 2026
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../rongo-whakapa.../kaitaia
Campaign Creative Direction – Osborne Shiwan
Campaign Hero Photography and Videography – Shabnam Shiwan

Māra Kai Autumn/Winter Planning Session 🌿
Join us for a relaxed, practical session with local grower Lynn as we prepare our māra for the cooler seasons ahead.
Whether you’re just getting started or already growing your own kai, this workshop will help you feel confident heading into autumn and winter.
Together we’ll explore:
What to plant right now (seasonal guidance for our climate)
How to plan and lay out your māra kai
Companion planting basics
Soil prep, compost, and getting winter-ready
Simple tips for low-maintenance, abundant gardens
🌱 This is real-life knowledge from someone who grows in our local conditions — no fluff, just what actually works.
Bring your questions, ideas, and any garden plans you’ve been thinking about. There’ll be space to kōrero, learn, and get inspired.
✨ Saturday May 16th
📍 CBEC
🕘 9am–12pm
Come along and plan your winter māra with confidence 🌿

This May, let your heart beat to the rhythm of Northern Soul, a vibrant celebration of NZ Music Month, Hospice Awareness Week, and the incredible talent of our Far North community.

With something for everyone, come along to our free daytime showcase from 11am - 5pm where you will find art, creativity, and community spirit alongside live performances from talented local musicians and plenty of kids activities, games, rides and fun.

From 5pm onwards, join us for a spectacular evening where local musicians and artists come together for one powerful cause. Generously donating their time and talent, these amazing performers will fill the Waipapakauri Hotel with soulful sounds, creative energy, and a lively atmosphere you won’t want to miss.

To get your tickets for the evening event, find the link here https://www.ticketfairy.com/.../northern-soul-music-arts...

All proceeds from this event will support Far North Community Hospice, whose compassionate nurses provide expert pain management and care so patients with life-limiting illnesses do not die in pain. Hospice also walks alongside grieving whanau for a full year after the loss of their loved one, offering care, comfort, addressing social needs and understanding when it’s needed most. By attending Northern Soul, you are helping Hospice continue this vital work right here in the Far North.

What to expect Live performances from talented local musicians Art, creativity, and community spirit A warm, welcoming venue hosted by the Waipapakauri Hotel A chance to celebrate NZ Music Month while supporting local artists An unforgettable night of entertainment for a truly meaningful cause Come for the music. Stay for the atmosphere. Leave knowing you’ve helped make a difference.

Hospice, living every moment

Far North Community Hospice is thrilled to present NORTHERN SOUL - NIGHT SHIFT 🌙🎶
Friday 16 May | Waipapakauri Hotel | 5pm - LATE | 18+
This May, let your heart beat to the rhythm of Northern Soul, a vibrant celebration of NZ Music Month, Hospice Awareness Week, and the incredible talent of our Far North community.
After a family day of fun, join us from 5pm onwards for a spectacular evening where local musicians and artists come together for one powerful cause. Generously donating their time and talent, these amazing performers will fill the Waipapakauri Hotel with soulful sounds, creative energy, and a lively atmosphere you won’t want to miss.
To get your tickets for the 18+ evening event here
https://www.ticketfairy.com/.../northern-soul-music-arts...
All proceeds from this event will support Far North Community Hospice, whose compassionate nurses provide expert pain management and care so patients with life‑limiting illnesses do not die in pain. Hospice also walks alongside grieving whānau for a full year after the loss of their loved one, offering care, comfort, addressing social needs and understanding when it’s needed most.
By attending Northern Soul, you are helping Hospice continue this vital work right here in the Far North.
What to expect:
- Live performances from talented local musicians
- A warm, welcoming venue hosted by the Waipapakauri Hotel
- A chance to celebrate NZ Music Month while supporting local artists
- An unforgettable night of entertainment for a truly meaningful cause
Come for the music. Stay for the atmosphere. Leave knowing you’ve helped make a difference.
Hospice, living every moment 💚

In 2026, for the first time, the Far North is hosting a Fabric-a-brac – we can’t wait!
Fabric-a-brac is a fun fabric and sewing supplies market where you can shop for all sorts of fabric/fibre, patterns, haberdashery, tools, accessories and more. It brings the sewing and creative community together to share stashes, stories, new trends and delight in our mutual love of textiles.
Fabric-a-brac is volunteer-run, and all proceeds will be donated to Far North Hospice.
There will be a scissor-sharpener on-site, so bring your blunt scissors to give them a new lease of life!
We are planning spot prizes in the afternoon and raffles throughout.
To apply for a stall go to our website: www.fabricabrac.com/kaitaia
We will have tea, coffee and sweet treats for sale in our pop-up cafe, so you can sit down and chat over your new projects and fabric purchases. All proceeds from the cafe also go to Hospice.
Donating fabric
If you don’t have enough of a stash for a table, but would like to help Hospice out, you can donate to be sold on the day to raise funds for Far North Hospice. Simply drop off your good quality stash to one of the following locations:
- Coopers Beach Hospice Shop | 253 State Highway 10, Cable Bay 0420
- Kaitaia Hospice Shop | 167 Commerce Street, Kaitaia 0410
- Far North Hospice Centre | 58a Matthews Ave Kaitaia.
Buying fabric
BRING CASH as many of the stallholders will be selling by cash only.
Gold coin koha appreciated.
If you are looking for some new inspiration for future projects, great bargains, beautiful old fabric and quirky bits – Fabric-a-brac is for you. Come along and pick up some fantastic sewing-related bargains and support Hospice at the same time! We will update the community of what else is on offer as this event grows.
Find out more at www.fabricabrac.com/kaitaia

The big latch on is an annual nationwide event celebrating infant feeding across New Zealand. The Big latch on aims to support parents in their communities on their feeding journeys, by creating safe and accepting spaces. It provides opportunity for parents to connect with and meet new friends and receive support and information from local services. 

Te Kahu Taurima has the pleasure of hosting this year and we would love for you to share with any whanau mama that may like to attend , also if you would like to come along korero with mama or talk about your service please feel free to reach out or come along . 

It will be a very relaxed day with some korero , kai and a few simple activities .

Join us on the last Thursday of each month for a hands-on herbal workshop exploring the plants growing in our māra.
Together we’ll learn how to work with herbs in practical, everyday ways — including harvesting, drying, identifying, and creating simple rongoā. Each session will have a slightly different focus depending on what’s in season and ready in the garden.
This is a relaxed, welcoming space to connect with the plants, ask questions, share knowledge, and build confidence using herbs at home.
🌱 What to expect:
• Guided walk around the māra
• Learning to identify and use seasonal herbs
• Harvesting and hands-on activities
• Introduction to rongoā practices
• Take home herbs or something we’ve made together
🗓 When: Last Thursday of each month
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
📍 Where: 12 Puckey Ave
No experience needed — just bring yourself, a notebook if you like, and a love for plants 🌿

Waipapakauri Hotel are proud to be hosting this fundraising fishing competiton for the FFN's very own JOHNATHAN PARKER, the #1 ranked Junior Darts player in NZ!!

The proceeds from the competition will go towards helping Johnathan attend National and International Darts competitions this upcoming season. Tickets are $50 each, and are available for sale at WAIPAPAKAURI HOTEL and HOUHORA 4SQUARE

Fishing Area is North of Berghan’s Point Mangonui to North side of Herekino Harbour. Fishing begins at 6PM on Friday 29th May 2026 and ends at 1pm on Sunday 31st May 2026. This is a BOAT AND SHORE competition. See facebook event page for more details (5) FUNDRAISER FISHING COMPETITION FOR JOHNATHAN PARKER | Facebook

Waipapakauri Hotel are proud to be hosting this fundraising fishing competiton for the FFN's very own JOHNATHAN PARKER, the #1 ranked Junior Darts player in NZ!!
The proceeds from the competition will go towards helping Johnathan attend National and International Darts competitions this upcoming season. Tickets are $50 each, and are available for sale at WAIPAPAKAURI HOTEL and HOUHORA 4SQUARE
FISHING RULES
1. Fishing Area is North of Berghan’s Point Mangonui to North side of Herekino Harbour. Fishing begins at 6PM on Friday 29th May 2026 and ends at 1pm on Sunday 31st May 2026
2. Anyone caught fishing outside of the set boundary and time frame will be disqualified.
2. NO Longlines, Nets, Spearguns, Drones or Torpedos to be used.
3. All ticket holders are eligible for 1 prize only and the overall average weight.
4. Prize money and prizes are subject to ticket sales.
5. All fish must be on ice, whole and complete.
6. Tickets purchased are for land and boat.
7. All anglers must be at prizegiving to be eligible for prizes.
8. Only 2 fish per species can be weighed in per angler, for the whole competition. You must take your fish with you after weighing in.
9. All fish must meet minimum size requirements as set out by fisheries rules.
10. Disputes - If for any reason a dispute arises it will be referred to the Weigh Master.
11. It is the Angler’s responsibility to read & understand the rules of this competition. outside advice, or correspondence will NOT be entered into. The Weigh Masters decision is FINAL.

Waipapakauri Hotel are proud to be hosting this fundraising fishing competiton for the FFN's very own JOHNATHAN PARKER, the #1 ranked Junior Darts player in NZ!!

The proceeds from the competition will go towards helping Johnathan attend National and International Darts competitions this upcoming season. Tickets are $50 each, and are available for sale at WAIPAPAKAURI HOTEL and HOUHORA 4SQUARE

Fishing Area is North of Berghan’s Point Mangonui to North side of Herekino Harbour. Fishing begins at 6PM on Friday 29th May 2026 and ends at 1pm on Sunday 31st May 2026. This is a BOAT AND SHORE competition. See facebook event page for more details (5) FUNDRAISER FISHING COMPETITION FOR JOHNATHAN PARKER | Facebook

Waipapakauri Hotel are proud to be hosting this fundraising fishing competiton for the FFN's very own JOHNATHAN PARKER, the #1 ranked Junior Darts player in NZ!!

The proceeds from the competition will go towards helping Johnathan attend National and International Darts competitions this upcoming season. Tickets are $50 each, and are available for sale at WAIPAPAKAURI HOTEL and HOUHORA 4SQUARE

Fishing Area is North of Berghan’s Point Mangonui to North side of Herekino Harbour. Fishing begins at 6PM on Friday 29th May 2026 and ends at 1pm on Sunday 31st May 2026. This is a BOAT AND SHORE competition. See facebook event page for more details (5) FUNDRAISER FISHING COMPETITION FOR JOHNATHAN PARKER | Facebook