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June 2024

Tuesday 18th
Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

10:30am to 11:00am

Come Join Our Storytime! 

Wednesday 19th
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ready to kickstart your journey in Taekwon-Do? Join us at Hae ITF Taekwon-Do for our weekly classes, happening every Monday and Wednesday!

Toi Ohomai BA5 Whakatāne

Toi Ohomai BA5 Whakatāne

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Experience an evening of networking, inspiration, and opportunity at this year's Toi Ohomai BA5 event.

Sound of Voices - Open Mic Wednesday at Mata Brewery Whakatane

Sound of Voices - Open Mic Wednesday at Mata Brewery Whakatane

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Mark your calendars for the electrifying 'Sound of Voices' open mic event, held every 3rd Wednesday of the month!

Thursday 20th
Sunset Cuisine & Live Music with Sound King

Sunset Cuisine & Live Music with Sound King

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Experience the ultimate weekly culinary adventure at Maraetotara in Ohope with the Whakatāne Food Truck Collective!

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery, Whakatane.

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Test your brilliance at Mata Brewery's 'Believe it Or Not' Quiz Night every Thursday! Challenge friends, win prizes, and enjoy Mama G's delights with local brews.

Good George Botanical Gin Workshop at The Comm

Good George Botanical Gin Workshop at The Comm

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Join us for an exclusive evening celebrating the art of gin-making! Hosted by the head distiller from Good George, this event offers a unique opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of gin.

Gin Night The Comm

Gin Night The Comm

6:00pm to 10:00pm

Join us for an evening of gin, gin, gin 

The head distiller from Good George will explain the process, botanicals and the art of creating the perfect gin cocktail.

Friday 21st
Live Music Fridays - Whakatane RSA

Live Music Fridays - Whakatane RSA

7:30pm to 9:30pm

 

Live Music Every Friday Night at Whakatane RSA
Embark on a musical journey every Friday night at Whakatane RSA, where the stage comes alive with vibrant tunes. 

Saturday 22nd

Whakatane Gardens parkrun

8:00am to 9:30am

Come along to the Whakatane parkrun held every Saturday from 8am at the Whakatane Gardens. What is Whakatane parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event.

Property Brokers - Winter Wonderland Cancer Fundraiser

Winter Wonderland Cancer Fundraiser 2024

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Support the Cancer Fundraiser and secure your ticket now for a fun-filled night on June 22nd!

Sunday 23rd
Whakatane Weekly Sunday Market

Whakatane Weekly Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

Discover the vibrant Whakatane Sunday Market, a captivating showcase of diverse stalls from across the region and the wider Bay of Plenty.

Social Ballroom Dancing

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Step Into the Rhythm at Sunday Social Dances with David and Karen Miller in Whakatāne!

Every week, we're turning up the heat with a sizzling array of Ballroom and Latin dances.

Monday 24th
Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ready to kickstart your journey in Taekwon-Do? Join us at Hae ITF Taekwon-Do for our weekly classes, happening every Monday and Wednesday!

Tuesday 25th
Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

10:30am to 11:00am

Come Join Our Storytime! 

Wednesday 26th
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ready to kickstart your journey in Taekwon-Do? Join us at Hae ITF Taekwon-Do for our weekly classes, happening every Monday and Wednesday!

Thursday 27th
Sunset Cuisine & Live Music with Sound King

Sunset Cuisine & Live Music with Sound King

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Experience the ultimate weekly culinary adventure at Maraetotara in Ohope with the Whakatāne Food Truck Collective!

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery, Whakatane.

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Test your brilliance at Mata Brewery's 'Believe it Or Not' Quiz Night every Thursday! Challenge friends, win prizes, and enjoy Mama G's delights with local brews.

The Comm Matariki Event

Matariki Dinner

6:00pm to 10:00pm

Gather the Whānau and enjoy our five-course curated Matariki menu.

Friday 28th
Ohope Twilight Stroll: Explore with Whakatane Kiwi Trust Night Walks

Ohope Twilight Stroll: Whakatane Kiwi Trust Night Walks

7:00pm to 9:30pm

Don't Miss Out on Whakatāne's Night Life Adventure with Whakatāne Kiwi Trust!

Live Music Fridays - Whakatane RSA

Live Music Fridays - Whakatane RSA

7:30pm to 9:30pm

 

Live Music Every Friday Night at Whakatane RSA
Embark on a musical journey every Friday night at Whakatane RSA, where the stage comes alive with vibrant tunes. 

Saturday 29th
Soaked in Adventure: 3 & 6 Hour Adventure Race Presented by Goldsmiths Chartered Accountants

Soaked in Adventure: 3 & 6 Hour Adventure Race Presented by Goldsmiths Chartered Accountants

7:00am to 3:00pm

Join the Soaked in Adventure 3 & 6 Hour Adventure Race for an unforgettable team event, perfect for both beginners and experienced adventure racers!

Whakatane Gardens parkrun

8:00am to 9:30am

Come along to the Whakatane parkrun held every Saturday from 8am at the Whakatane Gardens. What is Whakatane parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event.

 Hollie Smith 'The Bones Tour' II - Whakatane

Hollie Smith 'The Bones Tour' II - Whakatane

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Renowned singer-songwriter Hollie Smith is thrilled to announce the return of her highly anticipated solo tour, "The Bones Tour - Part 2", coming to Mata Brewery in Whakatane on June 29th.

Sunday 30th
Whakatane Weekly Sunday Market

Whakatane Weekly Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

Discover the vibrant Whakatane Sunday Market, a captivating showcase of diverse stalls from across the region and the wider Bay of Plenty.

Social Ballroom Dancing

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Step Into the Rhythm at Sunday Social Dances with David and Karen Miller in Whakatāne!

Every week, we're turning up the heat with a sizzling array of Ballroom and Latin dances.