Join Circus Kumarani for workshops in Dargaville. Photo / Richard Robinson
Join Circus Kumarani for workshops in Dargaville. Photo / Richard Robinson
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If you love a bit of clowning around, head to Dargaville for the Community Circus Convention, August 17 to 19. Workshops, forums and fun. It starts with a show by Circus Kumarani, the group organising the event. It's in the Dargaville Town Hall and costs $150 each forthree days, including dinner on Saturday.
Soak in style Polynesian Spa has opened seven private rock pools, with a further six scheduled to open by the end of July. Some have panoramic views over Sulphur Bay on Lake Rotorua and all have a temperature of 39C. Warm changing rooms with hot showers. A half-hour hire for two adults is $20 (deluxe, with view) and $17 (standard).
Festival time The TV2 KidsFest in Christchurch is an annual event aimed at children up to 12. Over the winter school holidays, the city and surrounding areas will host a range of shows, workshops, tours and fun things for children. This year the theme is transport. Details online.
Goodbye blues Chase away the winter blues with the a winter treatment at the luxurious Heritage Spa du Vin in the Mangatawhiri Valley just 45 minutes drive from downtown Auckland. Spa packages can range from a 75-minute facial to a full day of pampering. Bookings essential.
Games galore The Mini X Games is a freestyle ski and snowboard competition for children. Held in Happy Valley at Whakapapa, July 11 to 13, the games are open to children aged 5 to 12. Starts at 2pm, registration in the Plaza from 2pm to 3.30pm. Entry free.
