BLUFF Events Calendar 2026
APRIL
01 APR
(every Wednesday)
MOTUPŌHUE ST JOHN YOUTH DIVISION, 6.30pm to 8.00pm
St John Hall, Lee Street
For boys & girls 8-18yo – Spaces still available
Terina Simeon – 021 172 9093
02 APR
(every second Thursday – 2nd, 16th, 30th)
Senior Citizens Meal, Senior Citizens Centre, 12.00noon
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
02 APR
(every Thursday)
Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
02 APR
(First Thursday of every second month)
Bluff History Group 77 Bann Street, 7.00pm – All welcome
Jan Mitchell – 212 7330
03 APR
(Every Friday)
Taurite Tū (Bluff), Te Rau Aroha Marae, 10.00am to 11.00am
Taurite Tū is a strength and balance exercise programme specially designed for Māori aged 50+ and their whānau in Bluff. The exercises and activities will improve the strength of your legs and improve your balance, whilst having some fun as well. Other benefits of doing Taurite Tū exercises include improved posture, body awareness, breathing exercises and stretches.
Taurite Tū is strongly guided by Te Ao Māori and encourages Te Reo Māori, Kaupapa Māori, and brings Māori exercise forms to the forefront of the practice as well as other exercises. (Kai provided)
05 APR
(Every Sunday 9am)
Church Service, St Mary’s Star Of The Sea, Barrow Street, 9.00am
05 APR
(Every Sunday 10am)
Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am
Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830
05 APR
(Every Sunday 10am)
Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am
Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street
Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457
05 APR
(First Sunday of each month)
Praise Service, Greenhills Church, 3.00pm
Will & Rachel – 212 7239/021 0300457
(held first Sunday of each month)
06 APR
(Every Monday 9am)
Wahine Fitness Classes, Bluff Town Hall, 9.00am
06 APR
(Every
Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
06 APR
(Every Monday 1.00pm)
Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
06 APR
(Every Monday 6.00pm)
Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm
Church Hall, Palmer Street
Fran – 212 8626
07 APR
(Every Tuesday 9.30am)
South Sprouts, Bluff Parenting & Kids Hub
Senior Citizens Rooms, 19 Onslow Street, Bluff, 9.30am to 11.00am
South Sprouts is a Kaupapa Māori playgroup/support service for whānau with tamariki tamariki aged 0-3 years old.
Play & learn – kai, music and movement, breastfeeding support, messy play, educational workshops
09 APR
(Every second Thursday
9th/23rd)
Pensioners Lunch, Hayz @ The Anchorage, 11.30am
Bookings essential – 03 212 7670
15 APR
Bluff Coastguard Meeting Awarua Boating Club, 7.30pm
Wayne Williams – 0275 229320
Bill Ryan – 0274 398877
20 APR
Bluff Community Board Meeting, 7.00pm
Bluff Council Chambers
20 APR
Bluff Community Board Meeting, 7.00pm
Bluff Council Chambers
20 APR
Fortitude Lodge No 64 Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
Bruce Pagan – 212 8798
25 APR
ANZAC DAY
30 APR
Bluff Promotions Meeting Municipal Chambers, Bluff Town Hall, 7.30pm
Frazer Murdoch – 0278 506 261
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MAY
23 MAY
BLUFF OYSTER & FOOD FESTIVAL – Oyster Festival Site, Lee Street, Bluff, 10.30am
Bluff Oysters (tbc), southern seafood plus other foods. Fine beverages, musical entertainment and oyster opening and oyster eating races. Tickets-Trade Me/Barnes Oyster, Invercargill. First National Real Estate Café, Bluff.
Plus: Thieves Alley Street Market, Gore Street, Bluff 10am to 2pm