Ōpunakē High School Centenary
Join us over Taranaki Anniversary Weekend, as Ōpunakē High School celebrates 100 years!
Date and time
Location
Opunake High School
Tasman Street Ōpunake, Taranaki 4616 New ZealandRefund Policy
Agenda
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Centenary Pōwhiri & Opening
1:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Event Check In - Friday 7 March
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Connections Drinks - Friday 7 March
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Connections Dinner - Friday 7 March
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Check In - Saturday 8th March
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Gala Day - Saturday 8 March
7:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Celebration Event - Saturday 8 March
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Centenary Closing
About this event
- Event lasts 1 day 22 hours
Ōpunak`ē High School Centenary
Join us over Taranaki Anniversary Weekend 2025, as Ōpunakē High School celebrates 100 years of educating the rangatahi of coastal Taranaki. We have an absolutely massive weekend in store to celebrate this significant milestone in the life of our school and community!
Event Details:
Date - Friday 7th, Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th March, 2025
Location - Opunake High School & Sinclair Events Centre
The Centenary will be celebrated across three days through a range of activities and events.
Frequently asked questions
12th November 2024 - Ticket sales begin - at this time the link to purchase tickets will be shared via email and on OHS social channels. 14th February 2025 - Ticket sales end
All Centenary attendees are required to purchase a $30 Centenary Registration. The registration fee helps to cover the costs of running the entire event. With your registration you will receive an event lanyard. You cannot attend any of the paid ticketed events without a centenary registration.
Additional to your $30 registration, paid ticketed events, that are R18 are as follows. Connections Drinks: $27pp (includes nibbles & 1 drink on entry). Connections Dinner: $65pp (includes buffet dinner & dessert platters). Celebration Event: $45pp (includes nibbles, cake & 1 drink on entry).
Unticketed events which are open to all to attend for free are: Centenary Opening, Friday 1pm-1.45pm. Saturday Gala Day, 10am-2.30pm OHS Grounds. Sunday Combined Church Service & Cultural Closing, 11am, OHS Hall.
The school grounds and SEC car parks will be blocked off to ensure the safety of those on site. Car Parking for attendees is provided for on the surrounding streets. Temporary vehicle passes can be issued to ensure those with mobility challenges can be dropped off close to the venue.
No - because our events are catered we are unable to sell additional tickets after the registration close date.
We are working on providing a transport option for the Saturday evening via one of our local sports clubs - details TBC. Unfortunately Ōpunakē does not have a taxi or uber service available. It will be important to be well planned to ensure you have a safe ride to and from events.
All venues including the Sinclair Event Centre and the OHS Hall & School grounds are accessible. Please note on your registration form if you require additional support at the event. Temporary vehicle passes can be issued to ensure those with mobility challenges can be dropped off close.
Registration for the Centenary event will be via the ticketing platform Event Brite. To register and pay for your tickets you must have a credit card and payment will be required in full at the time of purchase. Please do not approach the school office for payment by way of cash or eftpos.