Colville Festival

19/04/2026

17/03/2026

Let's try again for some worthwhile volunteering! The next kahili ginger bash is on Sat 21 March 2026. Meet at the Driving Creek car park at 9am. Please wear some protective clothing and shoes that can go through a creek crossing, all other equipment provided. A few hours of w**ding time and coffee afterwards, thanks to Driving Creek.
If its heavy rain we might have to postpone so please check the page on the day or email [email protected] if you're not sure.
Look forward to seeing you!

17/03/2026

The best mini market of the far north Coromandel is back! All your favourite crafty folk, plants, coffee and more... Sat 25th April, 10-2. Please get in touch if you'd like to be involved 🙂

04/12/2025

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who have helped to tackle invasive wild ginger this year! We have time for one more event on Saturday 13 December hosted by Driving Creek with some baked treats afterwards too.

Ginger Bash Sat 13th December, 9am Driving Creek Railway Carpark, Kapanga/Coromandel town
Help us tackle some invasive wild ginger. This w**d smothers the ground with tubers and prevents our native trees from growing and birds from feeding. Join in with the Driving Creek conservation team and meet some fab volunteers. Next event on Saturday 13 December, 9am, meet at the Driving Creek Railway carpark, wear some protective clothing (long sleeves and pants) and gumboots for a stream crossing. Equipment provided. Thanks so much for being part of our w**ding team!

Image: The incomparable Sue! One of our volunteers who walks tough traplines and lends a hand in so many ways 🙏💚

26/11/2025

Want to learn real café skills and be part of a fun summer project?🌞

Check out our Colville Summer Café Crew poster below!

We’re looking for local teens to join the team,
📩 get in touch with Marine to get involved!

24/11/2025

Advance notice of this special workshop for our Summer Holiday Programme!
Weave Harakeke with celebrated artist and weaving tutor, Nici Greulich.
In this full day workshop, you will learn to prepare flax and weave a kono (four corner basket) for beginners, or for those more experienced, expand your knowledge by working on something new with guidance from Nici. This will be a small group session of max 10 adults/teenagers (not suitable for children) and may fill up fast!
When + Where
Thurs 8th Jan, 9am - 5pm, Tangiaro/Port Charles,
Cost $90 (includes flax materials)
Bookings by 31st Dec 2025
[email protected]