Look After Me Events NZ http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/blog/events-nz Events NZ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:17:43 +1300 Events NZ en-nz info@lookafterme.co.nz Copyright 2024 Thee Write Away - Writers Retreats New Zealand http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/thee-write-away-writers-retreats-new-zealand #Thee Write Away - Writers Retreat New Zealand, Rotorua 2023 and 2024

Thee Write Away - Writer's Retreat in New Zealand,  RotoruaNEW: Thee Write Away - Writers Retreats in New Zealand

Introducing Thee Write Away - where you design your own special retreat experience.

Lose the crowds in this fully customisable writer's retreat in Rotorua, the heart of the Hot Tub Valley, New Zealand

Created by writers for writers  - our retreats are designed with your personal wellness in mind. Ideal for singles, couples or small groups. 

Next Group Dates: starting 14 October 2024 or pick your own date.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 +1200 News Creative Corner Events NZ Baby Boomers NZ
Great Write Inn - Dunedin http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/great-write-inn-dunedin The Great Write Inn - Writers Events in DunedinThe Great Write Inn is a Literary Workshop for writers.

We have two events coming up in Dunedin October 2023 'book-eding' the Dunedin Writer and Reader's Festival.

The Great Write Inn - Romance at Olveston Historic Home or The Great Write Inn @ Larnarch's Castle on Monday 16th of October 2023.

Find your tribe. 

Free your voice.

Tell your story!

 

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +1200 Creative Corner News Events NZ
Great Write Away http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/great-write-away The Great Write Away

Writer's Workshop and Retreat

Rotorua

Monday 26th September -  Sunday 2 October 2022

Replays now available

Be the writer you've always wanted to be.

Tell the world something it needs to hear.

Single session, single and multi-day tickets for The Great Write Away  - our new Writer's Retreat and workshops in Rotorua are now available.

We have created a seven step programme covering the end-to-end process of creating a story, then editing, formating, publishing and marketing a story. 

With scheduled time for writing, learning and relaxing - it's a unique 'write-seeing' holiday retreat experience, created by writers, for writers.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +1200 Newsletters News Events NZ Creative Corner
Great Write Inn http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/great-write-inn The Great Write Inn - a *Portal* for Writers

Masterclasses, creative exercises and step-by-step guides and templates for the DIY Writer. 

Looking for some inspiration to ignite your passion as a story teller?

Want the thrill of a writer's festival hearing from the best tutors without the anxiety of large, live events?

Fancy learning at learn at your own pace, in the privacy of your own home?

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +1300 Events NZ News
Frock IT! - Rhythm and Rhymes http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/frock-it-rhythm-and-rhymes Frock It - Dance Party Events in Dunedin 2020An unofficial National Poetry Day event, come and rock your frock and slam dunk rhyme if you want to.

Be entertained by well known performance poets, rhymers and stand up comedians.  

 

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +1200 Events NZ
Keep Calm and Carry On - Queen's High Tea Re-imagines Events http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/keep-calm-and-carry-on-queens-high-tea-re-imagines-events Queen's High Tea Party Invitation - 1 June 2020New Zealanders are invited to keep calm and carry on.

With Queen’s Birthday weekend coming up, many New Zealanders will be wondering what to do. Go out or stay in? Travel or not to travel? Events or no events?

Let’s sit down, have a cup of tea and think about it.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 +1200 Events NZ
Frock IT! http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/frock-it Frock IT! - women in dresses dancing, laughing, and holding glasses of champagne

Frock IT! is a dance party with a twist.

Featuring different themes - with entertainers, music, food and beverages inspired by the theme.  

Frock IT! celebrates fashion, fun and dance. 

All welcome!

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +1300 Events NZ
Wild Imaginings Homestay & Play Accomodation in Dunedin http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/wild-imaginings-homestay-play-accomodation-in-dunedin Writers festivals New Zealand Wild Imaginings Hui in DunedinDunedin, City of Literature is proving just how apt that name is! November 8th -10th, writers and illustrators will be converging on the city to learn more about their craft.

A wonderful weekend of discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities for children's writers and illustrators is fast approaching. 2019's Wild Imaginings Hui in Dunedin, is set to be a fantastic event for all attendees.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Sun, 20 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +1300 Events NZ
Mother Daughter - a special bond http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/mother-daughter-a-special-bond Home hosted accommodation, Mothers day, Look after me,

Mums and daughters have a special bond, it's a girl thing!

But like any relationship it takes an investment of time.

Sharing words of wisdom, caring for each other as only women can and experiencing life together with the many emotions and 'first's' .

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 +1200 Events NZ
The benefits of homestay accommodation in New Zealand http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/the-benefits-of-homestay-accommodation-in-new-zealand budget hosted accommodation with Look After Me NZ's Homestay Network

Why choose commercial accommodation when you can have the luxury of staying with friendly hosts at a homestay property?

Now Nationwide, New Zealand's Homestay Network has properties in beach, lake, bush and city locations all over New Zealand. It is helping pioneer the Sharing Economy in New Zealand and offers a small, boutique local experience.

 

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +1200 Events NZ News
Accommodation for Fieldays - Mystery Creek Hamilton (June 2016) http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/accommodation-for-fieldays-mystery-creek-hamilton-june-2016 Heading along to Fieldays at Mystery Creek, June 15-18th? Look After Me has a great range of accommodation ranging from $50-$150. We have properties catering for sales reps, business peole and single travellers? We have hand picked a selection of our properties below perfect for Fieldays accommodation. 

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +1300 Events NZ
Business travel in Christchurch http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/business-travel-in-christchurch Hosted accommodation with Look After Me Homestay Network in Christchurch Heading to Christchurch for business this year? Here's what you need to know to help your trip be the best it can be.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +1300 Events NZ
FAWC Festival 6-15 November (Food and Wine Classic, Hawke's Bay) http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/fawc-festival-6-15-november-food-and-wine-classic-hawkes-bay fawc food wine hawkes bay accommodation home hosting homestay The Hawke's Bay is gearing up to showcase the Food and Wine Classic (FAWC) , a 10 day festival of gluttony. With over 50 events planned, from wine tasting to hummus making, picnics on the Parade and Scottish music.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1200 Events NZ Baby Boomers NZ News
Accommodation for Fieldays - Mystery Creek Hamilton (June 2015) http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/accommodation-for-fieldays-mystery-creek-hamilton-june-2015 where to stay at National Fieldays with Look After Me near Mystery Creek. Accommodation in Hamilton, Home hosted accommodation

Heading along to Fieldays at Mystery Creek, June 10-13th? Look After Me has a great range of accommodation ranging from $50-$150. We have properties catering for sales reps, business peole and single travellers? We have hand picked a selection of our properties below perfect for Fieldays accommodation. 

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 +1200 Events NZ
ANZAC Day Remembrance http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/anzac-day-remembrance This coming Sunday is ANZAC Day and all around New Zealand, we are commemorating. 

We surveyed some of our hosts and guests (via Facebook) to find out what they were doing and how they were spending the day. ANZAC 2015, Look After me, Home hosted accommodation, Kiwi hospitality

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +1200 Events NZ
Evolving B&B use still hard to measure in New Zealand http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/evolving-b-b-use-still-hard-to-measure-in-new-zealand Olook After me hosting evolving B&B use still hard to measurene of the below-the-radar categories for tourism across New Zealand is the Bed and Breakfast and Home stay market, which tourism experts suggest could account for significantly more than the officially monitored visitor bed nights. And new online apps and sites are allowing increasing numbers to access private household accommodation.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Fri, 04 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +1200 Events NZ Baby Boomers NZ Press Room
Nominate a deserving farmer and they could win a 'Getaway Retreat' http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/nominate-a-deserving-farmer-and-they-could-win-a-getaway-retreat Look After Me hosted accommodation, New Zealands Homestay network, Home hosted accommodation

'Look After Me' Homestay Network is founded on hospitality and sharing what we love. 

So when we heard the saddening news of high statistics of depression in the rural sector; we knew exactly what to do.

We are proud to announce our competition to gift a retreat to a deserving farmer. We hope that they will indulge in an opportunity to getaway for a couple of days, recharge and relax.

For details of our Press Release please click here.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Mon, 09 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +1200 Events NZ Competitions
New Plymouth residents opening hearts and homes - accommodation for Womad http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/new-plymouth-residents-opening-hearts-and-homes-accommodation-for-womad New Plymouth homeowners have adopted the spirit of embracing cultural diversity to help bridge the shortfall in beds needed for Womad, the music festival coming to the city this weekend.

look after me at womad 2014 providing hosted accommodationThere are still a few beds available in New Plymouth through commercial accommodation providers but Karen Longstaff, Team Leader at New Plymouth i-site Puke Ariki, says that some festival goers tend to leave booking their accommodation to the last minute. “With commercial accommodation either full, or requiring two-three night minimums, we’re now looking to our lists of homeowners to help out with demand.” Typically Womad festival goers are looking for somewhere clean, comfortable and affordable for the night.”

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Wed, 12 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +1300 Events NZ Press Room
WOMAD 2014 - Our Accommodation picks in New Plymouth http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/womad-2014-our-accommodation-picks-in-new-plymouth WOMAD 2014 - our Accommodation picks in New Plymouth

10 years of celebrating music and international culture

Look After Me hosted Accommodation celebrating Womad 2014 in New Plymouth

 

 

WOMAD began from a desire to share international music and culture with people, experience culture that is not their own. Music is said to be the international language spanning cultures and barriers. From a dream in 1980 to the humble inaugural event in 1982, WOMAD has grown in popularity and status as 'the event' for many.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +1300 News Events NZ
Ellerslie International Flower Show 2014 - our accommodation picks in Christchurch http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/ellerslie-international-flower-show-2014-our-accommodation-picks-in-christchurch Blooming Marvellous!

Ellerslie International Flower Show is an iconic Christchurch event. With it's earlier start this year (26 - 2 March 2014), it is poised to make the most of day light savings. Ellerslie International Flower Show is held annually in North Hagley Park and is more than just a flower show. Here we mention a few highlights and offer our recommentdations and ideas for accommodation in Christchurch for those attending the Ellerslie Flower Show. 

Flower show, Auckland. Home hosted accommodation, Look After me, New Zealand Homestay   Canstruction is a fun new event at Ellerslie this year, with a serious purpose of raise funds, food and awareness of the City Mission. Well done and don't forget to vote. Entries are still open to enter a team.

What flower show would be complete without a fashion show and afternoon workshops with Angela Stone. Get creative and decorate your hat daily hat competitions with spot prizes.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Sun, 16 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +1300 News Events NZ
Homestay Accommodation for Christchurch A&P Show Day http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/homestay-accommodation-for-christchurch-a-p-show-day  

show day christchurch accommodation map holiday the show A&P show

Christchurch A&P Show Day is huge, no its massive!

Your senses will shout vibrant and your taste buds will go wild sampling delicious food and wine; oh yeah, and there are a few horses running around too!

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +1300 Events NZ News
FAWC Festival 1-10 November (Food and Wine Classic, Hawke's Bay) http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/fawc-festival-1-10-november-food-and-wine-classic-hawkes-bay fawc food wine hawkes bay accommodation home hosting homestay The Hawke's Bay is gearing up to showcase the Food and Wine Classic (FAWC) , a 10 day festival of gluttony. With over 50 events planned from Wine tasting to humus making, picnics on the Parade and Scottish music.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Tue, 15 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +1300 News Events NZ
Go wow at Wellington's WOW (World of Wearable Arts) http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/go-wow-at-wellingtons-wow-world-of-wearable-arts World of Wearable Arts, Wellington

World of Wearable Arts (WOW) , accommodation WellingtonLook After Me is in awe of the amazing event that has taken over Wellington. Wellington is putting on a show like no other, a show that needs to be experienced to appreciated for all that it is. As if we NEED an excuse to celebrate, this year's World of Wearable Arts (WOW) is extra special as its the 25th Anniversary.

The highlight of WOW the Awards show , from 26 September 2013 — 6 October 2013 at the Queens Wharf., Wellington. Adding to the experience at Te Papa, New Zealand's Museum, is this showcasing of  'The WOW Factor public programme' starting 21st September thru to 4th October.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +1200 Events NZ
Go Gumboot - Accommodation for Fieldays, Mystery Creek, June 2013 http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/go-gumboot-accommodation-for-fieldays-mystery-creek-june-2013 We are proud to support significant National Events all around New Zealand and this week's blog we feature accommodation suitable for participants in this years National Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek, near Hamilton.

If you are interested in accommodation for Fieldays for 2014, we suggest you check out our 2014 options here:

Click here for 2014 Accommodation options for Fieldays at Mystery Creek. 

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 Events NZ News
Warm Womad Welcome http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/warm-womad-welcome Taranaki Arts Festival Trust marketing and communications manager Lisa McMullan said it was a fantastic way to warm up for Womad which runs from tomorrow until Sunday.  Womad has sold out in the past and we are doing everything we can to aim for that again."

Ms McMullan said a decent walk-up crowd was also expected and gate sales would be available if the 12,500 tickets did not sell out prior to the festival's opening tomorrow night.

Taranaki Motel Association president Fi Evans said as far as she knew, the region's accommodation was "chock-a-block" and had been for some time. Most accommodation providers had Womad regulars who booked a year in advance, she said. "You've got to be in quick.

"Sometimes we have to send people away to places as close as we can, which is often all the way to Whanganui, because there's nothing here," she said.

To help meet the demand, Kiwi business Look After Me is seeking New Plymouth homeowners with guest rooms or sleepouts to billet paying guests for the weekend.

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1300 Events NZ Press Room
Rotorua filling up fast for Raggamuffin. Look After Me Homestay helps accommodation seekers. http://www.lookafterme.co.nz/article/rotorua-filling-up-fast-for-raggamuffin-look-after-me-homestay-helps-accommodation-seekers January 2013: Rotorua filling up fast for Raggamuffin. Look After Me Homestay helps accommodation seekers. Story: Alison King

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info@lookafterme.co.nz Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +1300 Press Room Events NZ