Your Holden Family Reunion Schedule
Get ready for a reunion filled with good times, family stories, and plenty of laughs. Here's a look at what we've got planned for our Holden Family Reunion in Gisborne on the 26th and 27th of February 2027.
We’ve designed everything for a relaxed, family-friendly vibe, focusing on reconnecting and celebrating our shared history.
Friday: welcome drinks by the beach
5pm - 8pm
Kick off the reunion in style with a casual evening by the beach. This is your chance to catch up with family and friends in a relaxed setting.
When: Friday 26 February, from 5pm - 8pm
Where: Gisborne Yacht Club on Kaiti Beach Road (just past the Gisborne port)
What to expect: Food carts will be onsite for dinner purchases at your own leisure. Refreshments included. There will be a short welcome at 6pm.
A casual, family-friendly evening, perfect for reconnecting and enjoying the stunning views.
PHOTO LEFT: Lizzie
Saturday: history and farm tours
Spend your Saturday exploring our family’s farming heritage. It's a day designed to connect with our roots and enjoy the rural landscape.
When: Saturday 27 February
Where: Kaharau Sale Venue, 410 Goodwin Road (off Riverside Road)
SCHEDULE
9:30am: Welcome and health & safety briefing
9:45am: Discussion on Holden farming history in the area
10:30am: Morning tea
11am: Farm tour (approximately 1- 1.5 hours)
12:30pm: Picnic lunch provided by Poverty Bay Hunt Inc.
2pm: Farm tour (approximately 2 hours)
MORE INFO
Morning tea and lunch is included as well as non-alcoholic refreshments.
Farm tours will be guided and only suitable for 4WD vehicles, side-by-sides and 4-wheeler bikes.
Each farm tour has been thoughtfully designed to explore parts of the lands once connected to the Holden family, offering an opportunity to share stories, history and connections to the places that shaped our family. Farm tours are weather dependent.
We do recommend extra layers if attending the farm tours.
We hope the atmosphere to be relaxed and engaging, focusing on sharing family history and enjoying the farm experience.
FAMILY TREE HISTORY
We are currently building an updated version of the Gisborne Holden Family tree. A draft version will be available to view at the Saturday reunion events so any amendments can be made post event.
The final version will be available to purchase. You can order a copy at the reunion and it will be sent out once complete.
Any questions or comments in regard the family tree can be directed to Mary Briant.
PHOTO RIGHT: Lizzie
Saturday evening: story-telling and dinner
The day wraps up with an evening of good food, a few refreshments and plenty of story-telling. It’s the perfect way to share memories and create new ones together.
When: Saturday 27 February from 4.30pm
Where: Kaharau Sale Venue, 410 Goodwin Road (off Riverside Road)
EVENING SCHEDULE
4:30pm: Happy hour with family photos.
5:30pm: Family Q&A
6:30pm: Dinner provided by Poverty Bay Hunt Inc.
9pm: Festivities conclude.
MORE INFO
This is a child friendly event.
Family photos and descendant group photos will be available for download post the reunion at no-charge.
Dinner and refreshments are included in your reunion ticket. Beer, wine, bubbles and low and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
We are looking forward to a relaxed evening designed for conversation, sharing stories, and enjoying good company.
PHOTO LEFT: Thomas