


Takakawe i ngā wā katoa
'At all times we will endeavour'
Te Akonga o Whenuakite will endeavour for personal hauora and success
GALA INFO
The Cooks Beach Summer Gala raises funds for Whenuakite School and is held at the Central Reserve, Cooks Beach on 4th January (every year) from 9 am to 2 pm. Applications from Stall Holders are welcome - please apply early to avoid missing out STALLS
Highlights at this year's Gala:
NEW FOR 2021: Food Trucks, Family fun games
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The Richardsons Real Estate ‘Daisy Dung Drop’ – guess where Daisy (the pony) will do her dung, and you will win $1000 – sponsored by Richardson’s Real Estate Cooks Beach and Hahei (Tickets $5)
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Over 100 stalls
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The Mercury Bay Informer Jar Throw - some amazing prizes are up for grabs - – sponsored by The Mercury Bay Informer
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Whenuakite School Sustainable Goods and produce stall
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Music & Face painting
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Rides and entertainment
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Food: Whenuakite School Infamous OPC Mussel Fritters as well as Famous Whitianga Butcher Sausages,
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EFTPOS facility will be available for cash on the day, at the Fire Brigade
To get to the Gala:
Head to the Centre of Cooks Beach – all signposted - or catch the Whitianga Ferry from Whitianga to Ferry Landing, then
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Bus from Ferry Landing: Check timetable at Go Kiwi
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Taxi: phone: 0274 422 5899 Cathedral Cove Shuttle
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Cycle (15 min)
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walk (40 minutes)
All proceeds To Whenuakite School – funds will be targeted towards
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Building upgrades
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Teacher Aides
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Playground development
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IT
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Literacy and Numeracy Resources