"I open the door, a cool wind blows in my face, and the sea smells better than ever. The sky is still grey, but the first rays of the sun are scattering on the horizon. I look forward to the new day..." Islands in the North Atlantic, like Tory Island - the Irish island of…

Patricia Stowell. has been a First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Tutor since 2013 and is offering the First Light® training at Fairfield House in 2023. People come to the workshops for different reasons; some for self-healing, others to learn a holistic healing modality they can use with family, friends and/or clients. The first…

With their blending sounds of chiming and softly percussive instruments The Nile Street Project are producing lushly harmonic and sonorous atmospheres with their interpretations of contemporary neoclassical compositions from around the world. This trio from Whakatū/Nelson is producing modern music with clarity, restraint, and a light touch, with a focus of achieving more with less…

This is a rare and special opportunity to create space within the busyness of your life to pause and tend to your inner fire! The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It symbolises the turning point when days begin to lengthen again, representing the rebirth of light and…

Composer and guitarist shares his outlook and refection of life through a mix of vocal and instrumental tunes. His songs cover topics from social issues (Who Gave The Right To Frack) to natural disasters (Shaky Isles) to unnatural disasters (Flooding In Nashville) to loss and love (World Of Goodbyes). A bit of humour is also…

UPDATE - 7th July - 11am. EVENT CANCELLED. Sadly, due to covid the event tonight and the workshop tomorrow can no longer go ahead. If you wish to contact the local Zen Group please contact Gwitha on 021 121 8133. -------------- In this evening talk, we’ll explore the intimate relationship between how we live our…

The 2023 Winter Tour of Shades of Shakti features visiting Indian master musician Sangeet Mishra, with top-shelf New Zealand musicians. Receiving a standing ovation from a full house at the New Zealand Festival of the Arts in 2020, Shades of Shakti are an energetic acoustic ensemble that bridges the gap between traditional Indian music, classical…

Live entertaintment from Sukalati Beats | DJ Tunesifter | Te Mana Hā Cake and Tea | Sausage Sizzle | All welcome!

NEW DATE CONFIRMED Tickets for Spin a Story already purchased through Eventfinda will be valid for the new date. Ticketholders who are unable to attend when the new date is set can contact [email protected] to organise a refund. >> Come along, be entertained, and be inspired by authentic and original stories from youth. Drawing from their own…

Please RSVP: on this Link https://forms.office.com/r/razhpyqnBF On June 18th 1983, 10 Iranian Bahá’í women were executed for refusing to renounce their faith. Their story is part of the same story of women’s struggles for gender equality in Iran today. Iranian women have now joined the same path chosen by the 10 Baháí women 40 years…

The Early Bobs, playing Bob Dylan, led by the talented Clayton Taylor will perform at Fairfield House Friday 4 August. The band has been performing sold out shows around the region to keen audiences. Don’t miss their first showcase at the beautiful Fairfield House. A 6 person line up is being assembled for the occasion,…

Amiria Grenell & Saint Martins Single Release Tour - Te Waipounamu Tickets available here! Amiria Grenell & Saint Martins (Monique Aiken, Ryan Fisherman & Chris William) will be hitting the road to celebrate their newly released singles.  Spread across the weekends of early spring, these talented musicians from Otautahi will be playing some beautiful intimate…