Bluff Events Calendar

BLUFF EVENTS CALENDAR

DECEMBER 2025

1^st       Wahine Fitness Classes, Bluff Town Hall, 9.00am

1^st       Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

1^st       Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm

Church Hall, Palmer Street                    

Fran – 212 8626

1^st       Zumba, St Teresa’s School Hall, 6.30pm

Kylie Lawson 0274 280056

2^nd       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

4^th      Pensioners Lunch, Hayz @ The Anchorage, 11.30am

          Bookings essential – 03 212 7670

4^th     Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

5^th      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)

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7^th      Heritage Adventurer Cruise Ship (Onloading/Offloading Passengers)

7^th       Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

7^th       Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

7^th      CHRISTMAS PARADE SUPPORTED BY SOUTH PORT NZ LTD

& CHRISTMAS IN THE BLUFF GALA DAY

Parade starts 1.00pm – Gore Street

Gala  Day follows at the Bluff Oyster Festival Site

Santa’s Grotto, Face Painting, Games, Chocolate Wheel, Food & Craft Stalls, Jeeps, Bouncy Castle, Live Music, Your Corps Social Video Gaming Experience, Decorated Wreath Competition and more!

Plenty of free family fun!

Contacts:

Parade: Alison Patrick – 0273 509 686

          Gala Day: Debbie Fife 212 6800 (or the Bluff Service Centre)

7^th       Praise Service, Greenhills Church, 3.00pm

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/021 0300457

(held first Sunday of each month)

8^th      Wahine Fitness Classes, Bluff Town Hall, 9.00am

8^th     Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

8^th      Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm

Church Hall, Palmer Street                    

Fran – 212 8626

8^th       Zumba, St Teresa’s School Hall, 6.30pm

Kylie Lawson 0274 280056

9^th     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

10^th    Silver Moon Cruise Ship in port 7.00am to 7.00pm

11^th    Senior Citizens Meal, Senior Citizens Centre, 12.00noon

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

11^th     Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm

 Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

12^th    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)

14^th     Church Service, St Mary’s Star Of The Sea, Barrow Street, 9.00am

14^th    Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

14^th    Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

14/15^th

          Scenic Eclipse Cruise Ship in port

15^th    Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm

Church Hall, Palmer Street                    

Fran – 212 8626

15^th     Zumba, St Teresa’s School Hall, 6.30pm

Kylie Lawson 0274 280056

15^th     Fortitude Lodge No 64 Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm

Bruce Pagan – 212 8798

17^th     Bluff Coastguard Meeting, Awarua Boating Club, 7.30pm

Wayne Williams – 0275 229320

Bill Ryan – 0274 398877

21^st     Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

21^st     Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

22^nd    Heritage Adventurer Cruise Ship (Onloading/Offloading Passengers)

24^th     Carol Service, Bluff Community Church, 7.00pm

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

28^th     Church Service, St Mary’s Star Of The Sea, Barrow Street, 9.00am

28^th     Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

28^th     Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

JANUARY 2026

1^st      Heritage Adventurer Cruise Ship (Onloading/Offloading Passengers)

4^th       Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

4^th       Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

4^th       Praise Service, Greenhills Church, 3.00pm

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/021 0300457

(held first Sunday of each month)

5^th       Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm

Church Hall, Palmer Street                    

Fran – 212 8626

11^th    Heritage Adventurer Cruise Ship (Onloading/Offloading Passengers)

11^th     Church Service, St Mary’s Star Of The Sea, Barrow Street, 9.00am

11^th     Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

11^th     Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

12^th     Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm

Church Hall, Palmer Street                    

Fran – 212 8626

13^th    Silver Moon Cruise Ship in port 9.45am to 9.00pm

18^th     Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

18^th     Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

19^th     Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm

Church Hall, Palmer Street                    

Fran – 212 8626

19^th     Zumba, St Teresa’s School Hall, 6.30pm

Kylie Lawson 0274 280056

23^rd    SBS Bank Cycle Tour Of Southland

          (Bluff Hill Stage – Flagstaff Road – finish of stage approx. 2.15pm

          For more information – tourofsouthland.com

25^th    Silver Moon Cruise Ship in port 6.00am to 7.00pm

25^th     Church Service, St Mary’s Star Of The Sea, Barrow Street, 9.00am

25^th     Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

25^th     Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

26^th     Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm

Church Hall, Palmer Street                    

Fran – 212 8626

26^th     Zumba, St Teresa’s School Hall, 6.30pm

Kylie Lawson 0274 280056

26^th     Bluff Community Board Meeting, 7.00pm

 Bluff Council Chambers

29^th     Bluff Promotions Monthly Meeting

Municipal Chambers, Bluff Town Hall, Frazer Murdoch – 0278 506 261

7.30pm    

30^th    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)

Te Rourou Sessions – Nau mai haere mai, 8.30am – 5.00pm

ANY WEEK DAY

All are welcome to come along, relax with a cuppa and enjoy a secure and safe environment for your little ones. We provide separate indoor and outdoor space for your Pepi/Tamaiti or you can interact with our wonderful team and Tamariki.

If an adult stays it is free of charge.

For further information please call – 212 8866.

Foveaux Pearls Leisure Marching: Anyone interested in joining please contact: Dianne Blair 03 216 4962

COMING EVENTS

Thursday 5 February 2026: Burt Munro Challenge Bluff Hillclimb

Sunday 15 February 2026: Summer Sounds Bluff, Oyster Festival Site

Sunday 8 March 2026: South Port NZ Ltd – Port Open Day

Saturday 14 March 2026: Coast To Toast, Ocean Beach

Sunday 22 March 2026: Try Whānau 2026.

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