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Join us for Christmas at the Races
Sunday 15 December 2024

The ultimate Kiwi Christmas Party is coming to Rangiora.

Awaiting you is thrilling harness Racing, live music and 

awesome hospitality options. Whether you're looking to

entertain friends, family or workmates, there's a package

to suit how you want to celebrate the Festive Season.

Don't miss the chance to join the excitement at this scenic

country course

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MERRY MARQUEE ON AMBERLEY HILL 

$100 per person  SOLD OUT

​Entertain your colleagues, friends or family in a beautifully themed marquee on Amberley Hill, with a prime view of the track and winning post.  It is 

certainly the best place to be on race day!

Your package includes

  • Canapes - selection served to your table

  • A Christmas-themed buffet, including whole baked salmon, Canterbury lamb, maple-glazed champagne ham, BBQ chicken thigh cobs and a 

       selection of hot seasonal vegetables, salads, breads and condiments.

  • A delicious dessert platter of Christmas mince pies, chocolate pots filled with blood orange mousse, profiteroles, baby pavlovas, fresh strawberries

       and cherries delivered to your site by mid-afternoon.

  • A drinks TAB can be organised prior to arrival and must be paid in full on the day before commencement of the last race (No BYO)

  • Includes $10.00 admission ticket and race book

  • TAB facilities nearby

(NB a minimum charge of $1,000 applies to this package based on a table of 10 persons.  Children's prices are available on request)

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  1. A deposit of 50% of your numbers is required within 7 days to confirm your booking.  The balance is to be paid within 20 days of the event.

  2. Bookings made within the same month as the event require full payment.

  3. Full prepayment MUST be received prior to arrival of the event.

  4. Cancellations received less than 20 working days prior to the event will result in a 50% cancellation fee and may forfeit any deposit paid. A

       cancellation constitutes a reduction in numbers or a full cancellation of the booking.

In the case of the race day being cancelled due to Mother Nature or any viruses, a meeting will be convened by the Committee to discuss the situation and 

make a decision on whether a full or partial reimbursement will be issued.

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UMBRELLAS OF LOWER AMBERLEY HILL 

$85 per person   ONLY A FEW SITES LEFT

  • Entertain your guests under a themed umbrella site on the Lower Amberley Hill adjacent to the birdcage

  • An antipasto platter will be delivered to your table on arrival.

  • Amberley Hill themed buffet and dessert package (see previous package)

  • A drinks TAB can be organised prior to arrival and must be paid in full on the day before commencement of the last race (No BYO)

  • Includes $10.00 admission ticket and race book

  • TAB facilities nearby

(NB a minimum charge of $850 applies to this package based on a table of 10 persons.  Children's prices are available on request)

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  1. A deposit of 50% of your numbers is required within 7 days to confirm your booking.  The balance is to be paid within 20 days of the event.

  2. Bookings made within the same month as the event require full payment.

  3. Full prepayment MUST be received prior to arrival of the event.

  4. Cancellations received less than 20 working days prior to the event will result in a 50% cancellation fee and may forfeit any deposit paid. A

       cancellation constitutes a reduction in numbers or a full cancellation of the booking.

In the case of the race day being cancelled due to Mother Nature or any viruses, a meeting will be convened by the Committee to discuss the situation and 

make a decision on whether a full or partial reimbursement will be issued.

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KIWI CHRISTMAS BBQ 

$85 per person  ONLY A FEW TABLES LEFT

Located in a prime spot on the straight, this is the perfect place to relax and celebrate Xmas in true Kiwi fashion by having a BBQ!  Bring your friends

family and colleagues.

Your package includes:

  • A platter of cheese, crackers, crisps, dips and tasty bites delivered to your site on arrival.

  • A Kiwi BBQ including a selection of gourmet sausages, honey soy chicken cobs, beef porterhouse minute steaks, fresh breads, salads and

      condiments

  • A delicious dessert platter of Christmas mince pies, chocolate pots filled with blood orange mousse, profiteroles, baby pavlovas, fresh strawberries

       and cherries delivered to your site by mid-afternoon.

  • A drinks TAB can be organised prior to arrival and must be paid in full on the day before commencement of the last race (No BYO)

  • Includes $10.00 admission ticket and race book

  • TAB facilities nearby

(NB a minimum charge of $850 applies to this package based on a table of 10 persons .  Children's prices are available on request)

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  1. A deposit of 50% of your numbers is required within 7 days to confirm your booking.  The balance is to be paid within 20 days of the event.

  2. Bookings made within the same month as the event require full payment.

  3. Full prepayment MUST be received prior to arrival of the event.

  4. Cancellations received less than 20 working days prior to the event will result in a 50% cancellation fee and may forfeit any deposit paid. A

       cancellation constitutes a reduction in numbers or a full cancellation of the booking.

In the case of the race day being cancelled due to Mother Nature or any viruses, a meeting will be convened by the Committee to discuss the situation and 

make a decision on whether a full or partial reimbursement will be issued.

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TRACKSIDE GAZEBO SITES 

$80-$155 per site

Pre-book a track-side gazebo site and bring along your own beverages and picnics and have some fun.  Be quick as there are only 80 sites.

(NB Site only - gazebo and $10.00 course admission not included. Under 18 years admission free)

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Full payment is required within 14 days to confirm your booking.  Cancellations received less than 20 days prior to the event will

result in a 100% cancellation fee.

In the case of the race day being cancelled due to Mother Nature or any viruses, a meeting will be convened by the Committee to discuss the situation and 

make a decision on whether a full or partial reimbursement will be issued.

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ENQUIRE NOW:

Contact for booking

Teresa Orchard

027 227 4403

kandtorchard@xtra.co.nz

or call

Richard Wixon

027 538 8993

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The ultimate Kiwi Christmas party is coming to Rangiora. 

Awaiting you is thrilling harness racing, live music and awesome

hospitality options.  Whether you’re looking to entertain friends,

family or workmates, there’s a package to suit how you want to

celebrate this festive season.  Don’t miss the change to join the

excitement at this scenic country course.

 

MERRY MARQUEE ON AMBERLEY HILL

$95 pp

​

Entertain your colleagues, friends or family in a beautifully themed marque on Amberley Hill, with a prime view of the track and Winning Post.  It’s certainly the best place to be on raceday!

 

Your package includes:

  • Canapes – selection served to table.

  • A Christmas-themed buffet, including whole baked salmon, Canterbury lamb, maple-glazed champagne ham, BBQ chicken thigh cobs and a selection of hot seasonal vegetables, salads, breads and condiments.

  • A delicious dessert platter of Christmas mince pies, chocolate pots filled with blood orange mousse, profiteroles, baby pavlovas, fresh strawberries and cherries delivered to your site by mid-afternoon.

  • Beverage packages by prior arrangement (no BYO).

  • TAB facilities nearby

(NB a minimum charge of $950.00 applies to this package, Children’s prices available on request)

 

UMBRELLAS ON LOWER AMBERLEY HILL

$75 pp

​

Entertain your guests under a themed umbrella site on the lower Amberley Hill adjacent to the Birdcage.

  • An antipasto platter delivered to your table on arrival.

  • Amberley Hill themed buffet and dessert package (see previous package).

(NB a minimum charge of $750.00 applies to this package, Children’s prices available on request)

 

KIWI CHRISTMAS BBQ

$80pp

​

Located in a prime spot on the straight, this is the perfect place to relax and celebrate Christmas in true kiwi fashion by having a BBQ!  Bring your friends, family or colleagues.

Your package includes:

  • A platter of cheese, crackers, crisps, dips and tasty bites delivered to your site on arrival.

  • Kiwi BBQ including a selection of gourmet sausages, honey soy chicken thigh cobs, beef porterhouse minute steaks, fresh breads, salads and condiments.

  • A delicious dessert platter of Christmas mince pies, chocolate pots filled with blood citrus mousse, profiteroles, baby pavlovas, fresh strawberries and cherries delivered to your site by mid-afternoon

  • Beverage packages by prior arrangement (no BYO).

  • TAB facilities nearby.

(NB a minimum charge of $800.00 applies to this package, Children’s prices available on request)

 

TRACK-SIDE GAZEBO SITES

From $75 - $150 per site

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Pre-book a track-side gazebo site, bring your own picnic and have some fun.  Be quick as there are only 65 sites.

(NB Site only, gazebo and course admission not included)

 

ENQUIRE NOW:

Contact for booking

Teresa Orchard

027 227 4403

kandtorchard@xtra.co.nz

or 

Richard Wixon

027 538 8993

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