Thursday 18 December Rain date 19th of December.Windsor Reserve, Devonport.7.45pm-9.00pm. Ph 445 1580

Sunday 21 DecemberTui Park, Gazelle Ave, Beach Haven.8.00pm-9.30pm. Ph 486 8400 ext: 8854

Sunday 21 December Downing Street Reserve, Glenfield.7.30pm-9.00pm, Ph 486 8400 ext: 8786

When: 12 to 23 December

From 9:30pm nightly with

Santa arriving at 9:30pm

Come along to see the 24m by

10m Christmas Tree decorated

in thousands of colourful lights

& the ever popular AIRPRO

Light Sculpture competition!

Witness the laser show on 12,

13, 16, 19 & 23 Dec only with

synchronised music which can

be heard on Smales Farm Radio

88.4FM during the show time.

Entry and exit via Northcote

Road & Shakespeare Road

extension.

Takapuna Beach Reserve at 10am. A scene from Bruce Mason’s

The End of the Golden Weather. The scene is set on Takapuna Beach

on Christmas Day. Performance lasts 20-25 minutes. The third year

this is to be presented in what is becoming a traditional event. Free.

Thursday 18 December

Thursday 18 December: Ointments, Balms & More. Plant healers. Learn about how plants heal, and make 3 natural products to take home. Kaipatiki Centre, 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale. $20 + $30 for samples. 6.30pm-8.30pm. Ph 482 1172

Saturday 20 December: Albany Farmers Market. Albany Hall, Cnr Main North Highway & Oteha Valley Road, Albany. 9.00am-1.00pm. Ph 420 5101

Sunday 11 January: Summer in the Bays. Browns Bay Beachfront, Browns Bay. 4.00pm-7.00pm. Ph 478 4301

Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 January: Summer Tent Children’s Activities. Phoenix Plaza, Browns Bay. 11.00am-2.00pm. Ph 478 4301

Friday 16 January: Summer in the Bays. Browns Bay Beachfront, Browns Bay. 5.00pm-7.00pm. Ph 478 4301

Saturday 17 January: Albany Farmers Market. Albany Hall, Cnr Main North Highway & Oteha Valley Road, Albany. 9.00am-1.00pm. Ph 420 5101

Monday 19 – Friday 23 January: Summer Tent Children’s Activities. Phoenix Plaza, Browns Bay. 11.00am-2.00pm. Ph 478 4301

Sunday 18 January: Summer in the Bays. Waiake Beach, Waiake. 4.00pm-7.00pm. Ph 478 4301

Wednesday 21 January: Holiday Programme Big Day Out. Rain date Friday 23rd January. Sunnynook Park, Sunnynook. 9.00am-3.00pm. Ph 410 4902

Friday 30 January: Summer in the Bays. Mairangi Bay Village Green, Mairangi Bay. 5.00pm-7.00pm. Ph 478 4301

23 Jan 2009 – Blues v Hurricanes: Super 14 Pre-season game

5 Feb 2009 – Blues v Highlanders

Sun 15 Feb: Emergency Services Open Day

Sun 22 Feb: Vodafone Warriors v North Queensland Cowboys

Sat 14 Mar: Rebel Sport Super 14 Blues v Cheetahs

Sat 21 Mar: The Who

Sept 2008 – Feb 2009: New Zealand Breakers Regular Season Games

27 & 28 Feb, 1 Mar 2009: North Shore Home & Garden Show 2009

May - June 2009 (Dates TBC): Harbour Heat 2009 NBL Season

Sat 2nd May 2009: 2009 NZ Body Art Awards - Fantasia Asia

26th, 27th and 28th June 2009: Dunkleys Craft Show 2009

2nd - 11th July 2009: 2009 FIBA U19 World Basketball Champs

18th - 19th July 2009: 2009 NZ Job Expo

27th July - 1st Aug 2009: 2009 New Zealand Badminton Open

8th - 9th Aug 2009: 2009 Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Champs

23 Jan 2009 Blues v Hurricanes

Music & Theatre

Build your child’s confidence in the sea this summer.

City Nippers is an educational development programme run by Surf Life Saving that teaches children (aged 6 – 12) water safety skills at the beach. Trained by Surf Lifeguards, City Nippers are taught how to swim in the sea, boogie board, catch a wave, identify rips and get a taste of what it takes to be a Surf Lifeguard in a fun and safe environment.

Takapuna Beach

5th to 9th Jan (Mon – Fri), 9.00am – 11.00am

12th – 16th Jan (Mon – Fri), 9.00am – 11.00am

19th – 23rd Jan (Mon – Fri), Time: 9.00am – 11.00am

28th Jan, 4th Feb, 11th Feb, 18th Feb, 25th Feb, 4th March (Wed), Time: 9.00am – 10.30am

15th Feb, 22nd Feb, 1st March, 8th March, 15th March, 22nd March (Sundays), 9.00am – 10.30am

For event details visitwww.northshorecity.govt.nz

keyword: Summer Fun

Monday 15 – Tuesday 23 December The Santa Claus Show.Presented by Tim Bray Productions. Santa stars in his very own stage show. However Kelly has sent the longest list of things that a child wants for Christmas that Santa has ever seen. Santa flies Kelly to the North Pole so she can learn for herself, the true meaning of Christmas. Kids can dress-up as their favourite Christmas character. The PumpHouse, Killarney Park, Takapuna. $18.90, Family (4 tickets) $69. Early bird special, all tickets $14.90 for performances on 15 & 16 December). 10.30am & 1.00pm Daily. No shows on Sunday. Ph 489 8360

Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 December Theatrical Dance North Shore. Variety Dance Show 2008, presented by the pupils of Patricia Rowley Dance Studio incorporating Theatrical Dance North Shore. A night of entertainment for all - show includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Show girls. Visit the Copacabana Club, travel around the world with us and generally enjoy the evening. Performers from 3 years old to advanced dancers. Bruce Mason Centre, Cnr Hurstmere Road & The Promenade, Takapuna. 7.00pm. Ph 488 2940

Monday 22 December Jerry Epstein.Songs from the American tradition. Devonport Folk Music Club, The Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport. Members $3, Non-members $5. 8.00pm. Ph 445 2227

Monday 29 December Club Night.Sing the old year out. Devonport Folk Music Club, The Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport. Members $3, Non-members $5. 8.00pm. Ph 445 2227

Monday 5 January Pete Grassby.Songs and tunes from the British tradition. Devonport Folk Music Club, The Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport. Members $3, Non-members $5. 8.00pm. Ph 445 2227

Sunday 11 January Eirwen Malin & Phil Thomas in Concert.Storytellers from Wales. Devonport Folk Music Club, The Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport. $15. 8.00pm. Ph 445 2227

Monday 12 January Club Night.A night of variety and fun. Devonport Folk Music Club, The Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport. Members $3, Non-members $5. 8.00pm. Ph 445 2227

Monday 19 January Phil Drane.Great songs and guitar. Devonport Folk Music Club, The Bunker, Mt Victoria, Devonport. Members $3, Non-members $5. 8.00pm. Ph 445 2227

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Arguably THE greatest live band ever, The Who will make an explosive return to New Zealand for the first time in 40 years to perform a one-off concert in March 2009. This is the news Who fans have been waiting for since the band’s last visit in 1968!

The Who have sold over 100 million albums and been an inspiration to everyone from The Clash to The Ramones to Pearl Jam and have been honoured with every prestigious award going. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame by Bono in 1990 in the very first year they were eligible, the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005, the first annual Freddie Mercury Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006, a Lifetime Achievement award from the British Phonographic

Industry in 1988 and from the Grammy Foundation in 2001. Their music still forms the backdrop to 21st century life featuring in television shows such as the hit TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and in many movies.

Their charitable work is legendary with millions of dollars being raised over the years for a variety of causes and this work being recognised by the award of a CBE to Roger Daltrey in 2005. In an honour many bands would crave, The Who also is recognized in the Guinness Book of Records as the World’s Loudest Band!

In spite of the loss of original members Keith Moon (in 1978) and John Entwistle (in 2002), The Who remain the standard-bearer for great live rock and roll and are still one of the most in-demand live acts in the business.

Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Simon Townshend (guitars), Zak Starkey (drums), Pino Palladino (bass) and John ‘Rabbit’ Bundrick (keys) are currently performing in the US to rave reviews and are keen to continue on the road next year.

Promoter Andrew McManus is thrilled to have secured the rock legends for this very special one-off concert. “I had the opportunity of watching The Who headline the 02 Festival in Ireland last year and was blown away by not only Roger Daltrey’s vocals but also the sheer magic coming off stage collectively from Pete Townsend and the rest of the band. This is a real coup for New Zealand and the band can’t wait to visit again. Forty years has been too long!”

Special guest support act will be Counting Crows, in their very first visit to New Zealand. The band is a global phenomenon, having sold over 20 million albums worldwide and amassing countless Top 10 chart placings worldwide.

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The North Shore City Beach Series is a unique event. It has three main disciplines kicking off simultaneously for 16 Tuesday evenings over the summer months. The three disciplines are a 1km ocean swim, a 5km beach run and a 5km surf ski paddle. A competitor can participate in any one of the chosen disciplines on race night but can swap and change to participate in all disciplines throughout the season. It really makes staying fit and meeting people easy and enjoyable. Check out the website www.beachseries.co.nz to view the race calendar and to enter. This year the series has introduced 5 of the 16 swim events to be 1.5km in distance and also added a 2.5km run option for under 13 year olds. All ages and abilities are welcome - so what are you waiting for!

THE WHOwith special guests

COUNTING CROWSSaturday 21st March 2009 @ North Harbour Stadium, North Shore City, Auckland Tickets available from Monday 17 November At Ticketmaster - www.ticketmaster.co.nz, 0800-111-999