Bluff Events Calendar

BLUFF EVENTS CALENDAR

MARCH 2026

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

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

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

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

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

1^st       Praise Service, Greenhills Church, 3.00pm

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/021 0300457

(held first Sunday of each month)

2^nd      Wahine Fitness Classes, Bluff Town Hall, 9.00am

2^nd      Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

2^nd      Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm

Church Hall, Palmer Street                   

Fran – 212 8626

2^nd      Zumba, 6.30pm St Teresa’s School Hall

Kylie Lawson 0274 280056

3^rd       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      Heritage Adventurer Cruise Ship (Onloading/Offloading Passengers)

          Arrives 0400 / departs 1630

4^th      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

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

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

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

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

6^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)

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

8^th      South Port NZ Ltd – Port Open Day (from 9am)

Free Family Fun Day Out with activities, Food Stalls and Music at the Bluff Oyster Festival Site (Barrow Street, Bluff) including: food trucks, craft stalls, free face painting, free kids entertainment including a bouncy castle and mini jeeps, and live music.

The 2-hour interactive port tours have sold out, but there is still the option for a 1-hour guided tour of the Island Harbour, where you stay on the bus for the duration of the tour and learn about the port operations. 

Tickets limited – www.eventbrite.co.nz

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

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

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

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

9^th      Odyssey Cruise Ship in port

          Arrives 0630 – 9 March / departs 1930 – 10 March 

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

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

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

9^th      Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm

Church Hall, Palmer Street                   

Fran – 212 8626

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

Kylie Lawson 0274 280056

10^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

11^th    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

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

          Bookings essential – 03 212 7670

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

 Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

13^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)

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

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

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

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

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

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

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

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

16^th    Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm

Church Hall, Palmer Street                   

Fran – 212 8626

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

Kylie Lawson 0274 280056

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

Bruce Pagan – 212 8798

17^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

18^th      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

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

Wayne Williams – 0275 229320

Bill Ryan – 0274 398877

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

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

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

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

20^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)

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

22^nd    Bluff New Life Church Service, 154 Gore St, 10.00am

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

22^nd    Church Service, Bluff Community Church, 10.00am

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

22^nd    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

23^rd    Wahine Fitness Classes, Bluff Town Hall, 9.00am

23^rd     Senior Citizens Card Day, Senior Citizens Centre, 1.00pm

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

23^rd     Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm

Church Hall, Palmer Street                   

Fran – 212 8626

23^rd     Zumba, 6.30pm St Teresa’s School Hall

Kylie Lawson 0274 280056

24^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

25^th    Sea Eagle Cruise Ship in port

          Arrives 0730 – 25 March / departs 0930 – 27 March

25^th     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

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

          Bookings essential – 03 212 7670

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

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

26^th     Bluff Promotions Monthly Meeting

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

7.30pm     

27^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)

28^th   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.

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

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

Daniel & Kim Kent – 212 8830

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

Cnr Palmer & Foyle Street

Will & Rachel – 212 7239/0210300457

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

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

Catherine Culling – 021 088 63895

30^th     Alpha Omega Weight Loss Group, 6.00pm

Church Hall, Palmer Street                   

Fran – 212 8626

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

Kylie Lawson 0274 280056

31^st      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

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

2026 Bluff Oyster and Food Festival

Bluff Oyster Festival Site – 23 May, celebrating local, world-renowned seafood. While the event will proceed, organisers have noted that the 2026 Bluff Oyster season’s availability is uncertain and no promise of oysters is made.

Key Details for 2026:

• Date: 23 May 2026.
• Location: Lee Street, Bluff, New Zealand.
• Tickets: Trade Me for $50 + shipping.

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