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