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La Fiesta – NZ’s Best Women’s Fest
La Fiesta – NZ’s Best Women’s Fest is back in 2024! From 10 February to 10 March explore art, music and dance, workshops, educational talks and lectures, meditation, movement, yoga and a whole heap of fun.
View the full 2024 La Fiesta programme
Get active during La Fiesta! The Sport Whanganui team is proud to be supporting a number of events on the La Fiesta programme.
Ladies Fun Introduction to Golf
Date/time: Friday 16 February and Friday 23rd February @ 5.30pm
Venue: Rivercity/Tawhero Golf Course, 24 York Street
Cost: $20 per person per session
This will be a fun, games based introduction to Golf, bringing women together for learning, laughter and camaraderie. There will be drinks and nibbles available for purchase after the session. Equipment provided.
Contact: Ivan Howe riversittee@gmail.com
Women’s Self Defence Class
Date/Time: Sunday February 18th @ 3pm
Venue: Ladies Rest Building, 75 St Hill Street
Cost: $20 per person (to be donated to Whanganui Women’s Network)
A Practical class for Ages 13+ to help boost your confidence and feelings of personal strength and safety. Wear comfortable clothing.
Bookings essential: shanoncasson@nzjjacademy.com
Squash – B*tches & Bevvies
Date/time: Sunday 18th Feb and Sunday 3rd March @ 3 – 5pm
Venue: Whanganui Squash Club, Bassett Street
Cost: $2
Come and try Squash – lots of fun! Have a go and socialize with others, enjoy a drink and nibbles afterwards (or as you go!)
Contact: Paula Darlington – wanganuisquash@inspire.net.nz
Women Who Lead – A Couch Conversation with Megan Compain
Date/time: Tuesday 20th February @ 5.30 – 7pm
Venue: Barracks Sports Bar
Cost: Free
Come along to continue our monthly conversation with Whanganui wāhine making their mark. La Fiesta brings Whanganui born, former Tall Fern turned Commercial Manager for the All Blacks, Megan Compain, to the couch.
Contact: dinelle@sportwhanganui.co.nz
**FULL** Raranga – Weaving Workshop
Date/time: Saturday 24th Feb @ 10am
Venue: 138 Gonville Avenue
Cost: Koha
PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Learn how to harvest harakeke safely and sustainably according to tikanga. Make a kono or konae (small basket) to gift to someone. Bring some kai for lunch.
Contact: margot@sportwhanganui.co.nz
**FULL** Apples and Eves
Date/time: Sunday 25th February – 2pm
Venue: Heritage Food Crops Garden
126A Springvale Road
Cost: $5 per person
PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Celebrate the women in your life (grandmothers, mothers, carers, sisters, daughters, partners and friends) with a tour of the Heritage Food Crops Research organic gardens, followed by a picnic under the trees of baked apples, fresh apple juice an herbal teas.
80’s Aerobics
Date/time: Monday 26th Feb at 5.45pm
Venue: Whanganui Girls’ College hall, Jones Street
Cost: Gold coin donation
The 80’s is back again! Great music, great moves, great outfits! A fab hour of 80’s fun and fitness. Get dressed up! Suitable for everyone.
Contact: Deb 027 589 4440
Introduction to Surfing and Beach BBQ
Date/time: Friday 1st March @ 5 – 7pm and (TBC) Saturday 2nd March @ 9 – 11am
Venue: Morgan Street entrance to Castlecliff Beach
Cost: $10 option to join Whanganui Boardriders Club.
Introduction to Surfing: observations before entering the water, surf etiquette, all things surf related. A chance to surf with assistance from local crew. BYO togs/wetsuit. Whanganui Boardriders supplying boards. Sushi available to purchase or bring your own kai and join us on the beach. Register via email. (Weather Dependent – keep an eye on social media for updates)
Contact: whanganui.surf@gmail.com
**NEW TIME** Women’s Kickboxfit Class
Date/time: Tuesday 5th March – 6.30pm
Venue: Awa Kings, 159 Wicksteed Street
Cost: $5
Kickboxing class for all levels of fitness. Ages 12+. No experience needed, just a willingness to get stuck in and have some fun!
Contact: Dinelle dinelle@sportwhanganui.co.nz
Women’s Smash Play
Date/time: Friday March 8th @ 6.15 – 7.15pm
Venue: Victoria Park
Cost: Free
A fun, social cricket game with no fuss and no kit required. Come and give it a go! All skills, fitness levels and ages are welcome.
Contact: verity@cricketwhanganui.co.nz
