2026
Ōmata Easter Dash
Friday 20th March | 5.30 - 8pm | Ōmata School grounds
Get ready for a night of fast-paced family fun at the Ōmata Easter Dash. Open to current Ōmata School families, this is a high-energy event the kids won’t want to miss. Brought to you by the Ōmata Home & School Association. All funds raised support our school.

When: Friday 20th March | 5.30 - 8pm
Where: Ōmata School Grounds
Who: Open to current Ōmata school families. Adults and siblings not attending
Ōmata school can take part in the 3-legged dash. All other year-level dashes are for Ōmata students only.
Tickets: On sale now via Kindo
Presale only. Ticket sales close 9am Monday March 16th.
This event is a fundraiser organised by the Ōmata Home & School association. All funds raised support our school.
*This is an alcohol-free event
*BYO picnic food and drinks are OK. Please take your rubbish home with you.
Event format
5.30pm – Registration (All year levels)
6.00pm – Years 0–3 Dash (optional parent accompanying)
6.20pm – Years 4–6 Dash
6.40pm – Years 7–8 Dash
Food & Drink
Sausage Sizzle
Hot corn on the cob
Home baking
Cold drinks
Waffle truck
Face Painting & Photo Booth
Face Painting $5 - reserve yours via Kindo
Easter Photo booth free for all attendees to take your own Easter photo.
Details
FAQs
Can I buy a ticket on the day?
No. Tickets are presale only to ensure every child gets a prize. Buy your tickets via Kindo before 9am Monday 16th March to avoid missing out.
Who can participate in the year level dashes?
The year level dashes are open to current Ōmata students only. Register for the dash that matches your child’s year level at school.
Who can participate in the 3-legged dash?
This event is open to any team of 2 - adults, children and mixed-age teams all welcome. We’ll supply a tie to join your legs together, which should make for an interesting race across the field.
What to bring and what about the weather?
The event will go ahead rain or shine, so check the forecast and be prepared with any warm, waterproof clothing you and your family need to be comfortable outdoors for the night. Wear sturdy footwear for your races and consider bringing a bag to carry any eggs you find.
Can I do the dash with my child?
Definitely for the Year 0-3 dash. If you have an older child who needs support, we are happy for you to go with them – just speak to us at the registration desk.
How many eggs/prizes will my child get?
Each child can pick up 1 coloured-plastic egg redeemable for a prize. There will also be lolly-scramble treats scattered with the plastic eggs – no limit on these but please consider others and play fair.
What are the prizes and can they be exchanged?
We have a range of prizes to appeal to most children, ranging from chocolate easter eggs and other confectionery, toys, vouchers, merchandise and more. Prizes have been allocated randomly. As we are providing one prize for each child, we don’t have spares and can’t accommodate exchanges.

Thank you to our sponsors
ANZ
Chelsea Winter
Cobb & Co. New Plymouth
Egmont honey
ElectroPlus
Farmsource
Fern Petrie
HelRimu
Hot Waffles
Integrate Data Solutions
Mackenzie & Dan Holdt
Megabounce
Mitre10 Mega
MK Active
New World New Plymouth
Novotel New Plymouth
NZ Safety Blackwoods
Persona Costume Hire
Pharmacy@carefirst
Pizza Hut Tukapa St
Powerco
Property Brokers
Taranaki Arts Festival Trust
Toyworld
Tui Architecture
Warehouse Bell Block
Wild Pear Kitchen
If you'd like to sponsor a prize, please email omatahomeandschool@gmail.com