FEBRUARY 2026
1st Church Service, St Mary’s Star Of The Sea, Barrow Street, 9.00am
1st Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am
Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830
1st Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am
Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street
Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457
1st Praise Service, Greenhills Church, 3.00pm
Will & Rachel – 212 7239/021 0300457
(held first Sunday of each month)
2nd Wahine Fitness Classes, Bluff Town Hall, 9.00am
2nd Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
2nd Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm
Church Hall, Palmer Street
Fran – 212 8626
2nd Zumba, 6.30pm St Teresa’s School Hall
Kylie Lawson 0274 280056
3rd 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
5th BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE BLUFF NZ HILLCLIMB CHAMPIONSHIP, Flagstaff Road – 10am
Top class motorcycle action on Bluff Hill
Admission $20 / children under 15 free (must be accompanied by an adult)
5th Senior Citizens Meal, Senior Citizens Centre, 12.00noon
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
5th Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
5th Bluff History Group, 77 Bann Street, 7.00pm – All welcome
Jan Mitchell – 212 7330
5th Heritage Adventurer Cruise Ship (Onloading/Offloading Passengers)
Arrives 2330 5 February / departs 2330 6 February
8th Church Service, St Mary’s Star Of The Sea, Barrow Street, 9.00am
8th Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am
Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830
8th Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am
Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street
Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457
9th Wahine Fitness Classes, Bluff Town Hall, 9.00am
9th Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
9th Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm
Church Hall, Palmer Street
Fran – 212 8626
9th Zumba, 6.30pm St Teresa’s School Hall
Kylie Lawson 0274 280056
10th 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
11th 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
12th ALZHEIMERS SOUTHLAND. Bluff Community Meeting, 10am
For people with dementia, their partners, whānau and neighbours
Bluff RSA, use car park and enter through back entrance at 10am.
Alzheimers Southland – 03 214 0984
12th Pensioners Lunch, Hayz @ The Anchorage, 11.30am
Bookings essential – 03 212 7670
12th Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
13th 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)
14th/15th Bluff Garden Show 2026, Senior Citizens Centre, Cnr Onslow & Barrow
Street’s
Saturday 10am – 4.00pm/Sunday 10.00am – 2.00pm Prizegiving 2.15pm
Admission $4.00 entry only or $10.00 with morning or afternoon tea/$12 with morning or afternoon tea & garden map/$8 morning or afternoon tea only/ $5.00 garden map only/Children over 12 years – $1.00 entry only/$6.00 show entry with morning or afternoon tea/Under 12 years – free/$5.00 morning or afternoon tea
Exhibitors Displays, Raffles, Morning & Afternoon Tea’s, Maps to visit local gardens
No EFTPOS Available
Contact Barbara 03 212 8427/Elaine 03 212 8798
15th Church Service, St Mary’s Star Of The Sea, Barrow Street, 9.00am
15th Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am
Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830
15th Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am
Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street
Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457
15th Summer Sounds Bluff Music Festival 2026, Oyster Festival Site (Barrow St gate), 2.00pm
No entry fee, Koha only. Presented by Bluff Promotions.
Performers will be announced on Bluff Promotions facebook page.
16th Wahine Fitness Classes, Bluff Town Hall, 9.00am
16th Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
16th Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm
Church Hall, Palmer Street
Fran – 212 8626
16th Zumba, 6.30pm St Teresa’s School Hall
Kylie Lawson 0274 280056
16th Fortitude Lodge No 64 Monthly Meeting, 7.30pm
Bruce Pagan – 212 8798
17th 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
18th 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
18th Bluff Coastguard Meeting, Awarua Boating Club, 7.30pm
Wayne Williams – 0275 229320
Bill Ryan – 0274 398877
19th Senior Citizens Meal, Senior Citizens Centre, 12.00noon
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
19th Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
20th 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)
22nd Church Service, St Mary’s Star Of The Sea, Barrow Street, 9.00am
22nd Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am
Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830
22nd Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am
Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street
Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457
23rd Wahine Fitness Classes, Bluff Town Hall, 9.00am
23rd Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
23rd Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm
Church Hall, Palmer Street
Fran – 212 8626
23rd Zumba, 6.30pm St Teresa’s School Hall
Kylie Lawson 0274 280056
24th 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
25th 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
26th Pensioners Lunch, Hayz @ The Anchorage, 11.30am
Bookings essential – 03 212 7670
26th Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm
Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895
26th Bluff Promotions Monthly Meeting
Municipal Chambers, Bluff Town Hall, Frazer Murdoch – 0278 506 261
7.30pm
27th 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)
28th THIEVES ALLEY MARKET
Bluff Oyster Festival Site
10.00am to 2.00pm
Featuring a wide range of unique and exciting stalls each month the market also features food and coffee.
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
Sunday 8 March 2026: South Port NZ Ltd – Port Open Day
A family fun day out with activities, food stalls and music at the Oyster Festival site (Barrow St) plus 2 hour interactive port tours.
Tickets limited – www.eventbrite.co.nz
Sunday 22 March 2026: Try Whānau 2026.
Venue: Bluff Rugby Club
Events include a long or short course triathlon, a short course duathlon (run + bike + run) plus a 3km and 6km walk.
Fun activities include bouncy castle, kai stands, kids’ activities and games.
Organised by Awarua Whānau Services.
Distances/Events
Triathlon (Swim + Bike + Run):
Short: 150m + 7K + 3K
Long: 300m + 14K + 6K
Duathlon (Run + Bike + Run): 500m + 7K + 3K
Walk: 3K,6K
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