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: 09 439 6933 | Mobile: 021 439 697 | Email: allan.mortensen@integrity.nz | Address: Kaipara Community Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville | Schedule: 7pm, 1st Thursday of the month
Circus Kumarani
Circus Kumarani is a community based organisation promoting and teaching circusantics open to the community to participate.
Phone: 09 439 5152 | Address: 15 Onslow St, Dargaville | Schedule: Great Fun While Learning Great Skills - Something for all ages
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Dargaville Arts Association Inc
The Dargaville Arts Association have given their gallery space to the ANZAC Theatre so that the Theatre could keep operating providing our community with cinematic entertainment. They are currently looking for a new space so if you are able to assist, please contact John Pickworth.
Contact person: John Pickworth | Mobile: 0275 258 189 | Email: info@dargavillearts.co.nz
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:
Contact Heather on 439 7875 to check opening hours.
There are some great offers on Flax and Fibre Facebook page.
Contact person: Heather Carrington | Phone: 09 439 7875 | Address: 4494 State Highway 14, Tangowahine, Dargaville 0372 | Schedule: Flax/Harakeke arts and crafts shop · Florist · Art gallery
Floral Art Club
Meet third Wednesday of the month at 1 pm.
Contact person: Margaret Pinny | Phone: 09 439 4560 | Address: Greenways Centre, Tirarau Street, Dargaville
Kaihu Valley Music Club
The Kaihu Valley Music Club meets every third Sunday from 1-4 pm. Everyone Welcome.
Contact person: John or May | Phone: 09 439 0827 | Address: Kaihu Hall | Schedule: 1–4pm, 2nd Sunday of the month
Kaipara Ukulele Orchestra
Wednesdays 6-7 pm
New Members Welcome - either expert or beginners.
Contact person: Sharon | Phone: 09 439 5634
Kings School of Dance
The dance school offers after school lessons week-days Monday - Friday during the primary school terms.
Classes taught are:
- Classical Ballet
- Tap Style
- Jazz Style
- Hip-Hop
Kings School of Dance nurtures each student’s education, allowing them to achieve individual greatness.
Phone Sonja to enrol your little one, experienced students welcome too.
Ph: 021 2326 966
Contact person: Sonja King | Phone: 09 439 0280 | Mobile: 0212 326 966 | Email: kings.sch.dance@slingshot.co.nz | Address: 8 Heawa Road, R D 1, Aratapu, Dargaville 0371
Muddy Waters Gallery
Amazing displays of creation by local artists including cards, jewellery, feltwork, and so much more.
The Muddy Waters Gallery is currently looking for a new home so if you can assist, please contact John Pickworth on 0275 258 189.
Contact person: John Pickworth | Email: admin@dargavillearts.co.nz
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, 59 Normanby Street, Dargaville.
Contact person: Marion | Address: 59 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
Wednesday Crafts
Every Wednesday 10am at the Greenways Community Centre (formerly CMA), 43 Tirarau St. Morning tea and lunch will be served. Variety of crafts. $6 per session.
All Welcome
Contact person: Judy | Phone: 027 316 3940 | Address: The Greenways Community Centre, 34 Tirarau Street, Dargaville