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9 Oct 2026 · 12:00pm

Active Families Have a Go Day

Get the whānau moving with Active Families - a free programme supporting tamariki aged 4-17 and their whānau to build healthy habits.

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9 Oct 2026 · 11:00am

Screen Teens Acting

Queenstown acting teacher Amalia brings her popular teens class to Cromwell for the first time - learn acting for film and TV with real scripts and cameras.

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10 Oct 2026 · 10:00am

Pre-Loved Fashion Pop Up Store

Queenstown's leading pre-loved fashion store The Walk In Wardrobe brings their sustainable lifestyle boutique to Cromwell - one day only.

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15 Oct 2026 · 11:00am

Pēpē Wearing Dance Class

A fun, feel-good dance class for parents and caregivers with babies - low-impact movement to Top 40 hits and throwbacks.

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24 Oct 2026 · 2:00pm

Feel Something Music Festival

A new music event giving Central Otago's young bands the chance to perform in a professional festival setting.

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24–25 Oct 2026 · 10:00am

Denim Resurrected - Pop Up Shop

Denim Resurrected is coming to Cromwell - great denim, gorgeous clothing and genuine, honest service, hand-picked from Christchurch for two days only.

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25 Oct 2026 · 6:00pm

Sparks & Sounds

Cromwell's street party and fireworks night - live music, bars and food, finishing with fireworks over the venue.

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14 Nov 2026 · 3:00pm

Rhythm & Boots Social

An afternoon of line dancing, country vibes and plenty of fun - beginner and improver dances, all welcome.

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28 Nov 2026 · 5:00pm

Staches, Sangas & Stubbies

Fun and fundraising for men's health - live music, moustache comps, and food and drink for purchase.

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11 Dec 2026 · 5:00pm

Cromwell Christmas Party

Your work Christmas party made easy - a drink on the terrace, a three-course feast from Moreish Kitchen, then live music from Ord Road.

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Now showing · Open daily 10am–5pm

Te Whiri Tuku Iho o Roka - Roka's Woven Legacy

Te Puna Mahara's inaugural exhibition celebrates the life and work of internationally acclaimed tohunga raranga Roka Hurihia Ngarimu-Cameron, MNZM.

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Every Thursday · from 4.30pm

Fibre Social - Community Crafting Group

Calling all crafty Cromwellians - join the growing Fibre Social family. Bring your knitting or fibre crafting projects and pull up a seat.

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Every Tuesday · 11am

Rhythm & Boots - Cromwell Line Dancing

Beginner-friendly line dancing every Tuesday at 11am. No experience needed - just come along and give it a go.

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2nd Thursday of the month · 3pm

Cromwell RSA

A small, friendly group connecting the community and supporting our veterans. New members are always welcome.

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Every Wednesday

Guided Wellness - Strength, Flexibility & Mobility

Join Paola from Guided Wellness every Wednesday for gentle, supportive classes designed to improve strength, flexibility and mobility.

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Open seven days · 10am–5pm

The Gift Shop @ Te Puna Mahara

Have you explored Central Otago's newest retail store? Artisan gifts, locally made food, homewares and accessories from makers across the region.

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More than an events centre.

This is a temporary landing page while we put the finishing touches on our full website - launching soon.

A full house at Te Puna Mahara, Cromwell

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From our 400-seat auditorium to intimate meeting rooms, the cinema and the dance studio, Te Puna Mahara is Cromwell's home for events of every size. Tell us about yours and the team will help you find the right space.

We are working on our full website at the moment – for more information about individual rooms complete the enquiry form.

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