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Whakatane District Council
Private Bag 1002
Whakatane
Telephone: 07 308 6726
To have your event listed on our events page contact admin@whakatane.info
To have your club or society info listed please contact admin@whakatane.info
Whats happening in Whakatane?
Every week there is something happening in Whakatane that caters for all interests and abilities. We have a huge range of local clubs and societies that continuously provide activities for their members.
Click here for a list of local clubs and societies and their activity timetable.
The Whakatane district hosts many events annually. From some of New Zealands biggest fishing tournaments and multisport events to the Summer Arts Festival and sporting events.
Markets
Ohope Craft Market
The Ohope Craft Market is held 1st Saturday of every month as well as special dates.
8.30am-12.30pm Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Plants plus more
Venue - Ohope Hall, Bluett Rd
Phone 07 312 3339
Keep an eye out for Lil Orbits Donuts and L'Epicerie at The Ohope Craft Market
Peace Park Market
The Peace Park Market is held on the last Thursday of every month. Next to the Whakatane Museum on Boon Street.
Contact 07 312 5403
The Sunday Market
The Sunday Market is at Mitchell Park, Pyne St (behind the RSA) Whakatane. Held every Sunday morning from 8am - 1pm. Fresh and local produce. Many locals come every Sunday to shop at the market for their veggies, bread, honey and all kinds of treats and treasures! There is also coffee and kai, crepes, sausage sizzle, coffee and kai, specialty foods, 2nd hand books and treasures, plants, baking and preserves, honey, ice cream and more. Contact 021 1313468
Keep an eye out for Lil Orbits Donuts