🎉 Amesbury Cultural Festival & Book Fair 2025

By: Kirat Singh | Posted Friday October 10, 2025

Dumpling making on the 20th November from 10am in the Pōhutukawa Kitchen - feel free to join in with working bee parents. 

🍲 CALLING ALL CULTURES – SHARE YOUR KAI!

We want YOUR family's favorite dish!

Bring the flavors of your heritage to life! We're inviting whānau to share cultural food samplings that tell your family's story. From traditional recipes passed down through generations to beloved cultural favorites – we want to taste it all!

So far we have received a wide array of different foods to taste, however, it's not too late to share your culture's food experience.

✨ Get Involved Today!

and let Kirat know what you are sharing by the 17th of November 2025! (This will enable us to create posters and complete dietary notes for everyone to enjoy)

Share your culture. Celebrate together. Create memories.

📧 Email NOW: kirat@amesbury.school.nz to show your support for our annual Cultural Festival.

How to Get Involved:

  • Showcase your cultural food for sampling at the event!

  • Help celebrate and share the rich diversity of our school community.

  • Dumpling making on the 20th November from 10am - if you are free come along time.

  • Contact: Kirat at kirat@amesbury.school.nz to secure your spot.

Experience the Magic of Our Community!

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible diversity, talent, and spirit that makes our school community special!

FREE ENTRY | ALL WHĀNAU WELCOME

🌟 What's Happening:

Live Performances

  • Kapa Haka group showcase

  • Pasifika cultural performances

  • Dance Club routines

  • And more exciting acts!

  • Come and taste food from different cultures

Family Fun

  • The legendary Bouncy Castle is BACK!

  • Explore our exciting Book Fair

  • Our famous ice cream truck will be waiting!

FREE Sausage Sizzle Proudly sponsored by Ground Up Homes – authentic Kiwiana for everyone!

💙 Meet Our one of our Sponsors: Ground Up Homes

Proud Churton Park locals & Amesbury parents

Ground Up Homes is proud to sponsor a free sausage sizzle at this year’s Cultural Evening!

Based in Churton Park (and proud parents of two Amesbury kids) we’re passionate about supporting our vibrant community.

Our vision is simple: helping families build their dream home from the ground up. With honesty, transparency, and quality craftsmanship at the heart of what we do, we make the building process seamless and stress-free.

Come say "hi" at the event - we can’t wait to celebrate with you all!

Reach out to Ace, Christine and the Ground Up team to find out how we can help bring your vision to life.


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