Opening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection.
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pm |
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DOMP Comp 20269:00am to 11:00pmPods beware, the DOMP Comp is back in Whakatane. |
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Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime10:30am to 11:00amA Whakatāne District Council event at the library - enjoy a relaxed weekly session of stories, songs, and rhymes designed to grow young minds and spark imagination. |
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Tūhura Tuesday Club3:30pm to 4:30pmTūhura Tuesday is a weekly after-school programme designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and discovery in a fun, supportive environment. |
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Zumba Toning5:15pm to 6:00pmEntry from the back of the building. |
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Whakatane RSA Darts Night7:00pm to 10:00pmLooking for a great midweek night out in Whakatāne? Head along to Whakatāne RSA every Tuesday from 7pm for an action packed darts night. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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DOMP Comp 20269:00am to 11:00pmPods beware, the DOMP Comp is back in Whakatane. |
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Whakatane RSA Flag 5001:00pm to 3:00pmCome along and join us for a friendly game of Flag 500! New members and those wanting to learn are welcome to join us and have some fun. Annual Sub: $10 Weekly Fee: $4.00 |
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Lego Legends3:30pm to 4:30pmA weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session! |
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Historical Sabre Fencing5:30pm to 6:30pmHEMA Fencing Whakatane |
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ŌBT Quiz Night7:00pmThis event runs weekly on Wednesdays. The Believe It or Not Quiz takes place every Wednesday from 7pm at the ŌBT. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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DOMP Comp 20269:00am to 11:00pmPods beware, the DOMP Comp is back in Whakatane. |
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Kiwi English & English for Employees (Mixed-Level) - Whakatāne9:30am to 11:30amBuild confidence, boost communication and feel at home in Whakatāne with free English classes designed for adult learners of all backgrounds and levels. |
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Crop Swap at Heart Space Whakatane11:00am to 12:30pmCrop Swap is all about ‘giving generously and taking mindfully’. It’s a community gathering where people share excess produce, plants, and garden items with others. |
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Women and Kids Roller Derby - Starting in Term 2 in Whakatane!5:00pm to 6:45pm
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ŌBT Thursday Night Pool Comp6:00pmThis event runs weekly on Thursdays. Think you have what it takes to be the pool champion? Come along and put your skills to the test. |
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Whakatane RSA Members Draw6:00pm to 9:00pmAttention all members! Come along and try your luck spinning the wheel! Every Thursday and Friday Evening. |
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Learn to Play Bridge7:00pm to 9:00pmLearn to play bridge. Come along and have some fun while learning the skills for this popular card game. Location: Whakatane Bridge Club |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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DOMP Comp 20269:00am to 11:00pmPods beware, the DOMP Comp is back in Whakatane. |
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Positively Patchwork10:00am to 4:00pmDiscover a beautiful showcase of handcrafted work as Eastbay Quilters and Cotton Pickers come together for a joint exhibition in Whakatane. |
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Ātea Night Market4:30pm to 8:30pm
Nau mai, haere mai to Whakatāne’s newest night market at Ātea. |
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Salsa Dance Beginners Class5:45pm to 7:45pmJoin our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment. Cost: $10 per person, cash only. |
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Whakatane RSA Members Draw6:00pm to 9:00pmAttention all members! Come along and try your luck spinning the wheel! Every Thursday and Friday Evening. |
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OBT Beach Karaoke7:00pmGet ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern. |
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Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Night Walks 20267:00pm to 9:00pmNight walks – every Friday starting April, 3 at 7pm The Whakatane Kiwi Trust will host night walks from April to July, the best season to hear kiwi calling. |
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80's Rewind Party9:00pmStep back in time for a retro 80s themed night at The Boiler Room. |
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Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km8:00am to 10:00amHappening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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DOMP Comp 20269:00am to 11:00pmPods beware, the DOMP Comp is back in Whakatane. |
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Positively Patchwork10:00am to 4:00pmDiscover a beautiful showcase of handcrafted work as Eastbay Quilters and Cotton Pickers come together for a joint exhibition in Whakatane. |
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Ōhiwa Oyster Festival11:30am to 5:00pmThe Ōhiwa Oyster Festival returns to Port Ōhope Wharf for a full day celebrating fresh local seafood, live music, and coastal flavours. |
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Whakatāne Sunday Market8:00am to 1:00pmEvery Sunday from 8:00am to 1:00pm, the Whakatane Sunday Market takes place at Mitchell Park. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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DOMP Comp 20269:00am to 11:00pmPods beware, the DOMP Comp is back in Whakatane. |
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Positively Patchwork10:00am to 4:00pmDiscover a beautiful showcase of handcrafted work as Eastbay Quilters and Cotton Pickers come together for a joint exhibition in Whakatane. |
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Whakatane Country Music Club1:00pm to 4:00pmGet ready for toe-tapping tunes and great company with the Whakatāne Country Music Club, bringing live country sounds to Whakatāne every month. |
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Free Social Dance4:00pm to 6:00pmWhakatane Dancers and CADERA invite you to a free Latin dance event in Ōhope. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Kiwi English & English for Employees (Mixed-Level) - Whakatāne9:30am to 11:30amBuild confidence, boost communication and feel at home in Whakatāne with free English classes designed for adult learners of all backgrounds and levels. |
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OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB1:00pm to 4:00pmAll Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3 |
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Movie Fundraiser for Max's 4 Week Survival Camp5:00pmSave the date for a special movie night fundraiser at Whakamax, supporting Max’s 4-week survival camp with Trident High School. |
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Mindful Meditation Course7:00pm to 8:00pmJoin Christine Balzer-Gibbs for a course exploring mindfulness and meditation practices, breath awareness, and reflective enquiry to discover the stillness of Being beyond thought, story, and ident |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime10:30am to 11:00amA Whakatāne District Council event at the library - enjoy a relaxed weekly session of stories, songs, and rhymes designed to grow young minds and spark imagination. |
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Tūhura Tuesday Club3:30pm to 4:30pmTūhura Tuesday is a weekly after-school programme designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and discovery in a fun, supportive environment. |
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Zumba Toning5:15pm to 6:00pmEntry from the back of the building. |
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Whakatane RSA Darts Night7:00pm to 10:00pmLooking for a great midweek night out in Whakatāne? Head along to Whakatāne RSA every Tuesday from 7pm for an action packed darts night. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Whakatane RSA Flag 5001:00pm to 3:00pmCome along and join us for a friendly game of Flag 500! New members and those wanting to learn are welcome to join us and have some fun. Annual Sub: $10 Weekly Fee: $4.00 |
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Lego Legends3:30pm to 4:30pmA weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session! |
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Historical Sabre Fencing5:30pm to 6:30pmHEMA Fencing Whakatane |
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Whakatane Arts Community AGM6:00pmMembers, supporters, and the wider Whakatane arts community are invited to attend the upcoming AGM at Acacia House on Louvain Street. |
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ŌBT Quiz Night7:00pmThis event runs weekly on Wednesdays. The Believe It or Not Quiz takes place every Wednesday from 7pm at the ŌBT. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Kiwi English & English for Employees (Mixed-Level) - Whakatāne9:30am to 11:30amBuild confidence, boost communication and feel at home in Whakatāne with free English classes designed for adult learners of all backgrounds and levels. |
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Crop Swap at Heart Space Whakatane11:00am to 12:30pmCrop Swap is all about ‘giving generously and taking mindfully’. It’s a community gathering where people share excess produce, plants, and garden items with others. |
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Women and Kids Roller Derby - Starting in Term 2 in Whakatane!5:00pm to 6:45pm
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Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Kids Night Walks 20265:30pmKids night walks – every second Thursday starting April, 9 at 5:30pm |
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Kids Night Walk of Discovery!5:30pm to 7:30pm
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ŌBT Thursday Night Pool Comp6:00pmThis event runs weekly on Thursdays. Think you have what it takes to be the pool champion? Come along and put your skills to the test. |
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Whakatane RSA Members Draw6:00pm to 9:00pmAttention all members! Come along and try your luck spinning the wheel! Every Thursday and Friday Evening. |
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Learn to Play Bridge7:00pm to 9:00pmLearn to play bridge. Come along and have some fun while learning the skills for this popular card game. Location: Whakatane Bridge Club |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Business Breakfast7:00amJoin us for a meaningful Business Breakfast in Whakatane, held in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Ātea Night Market4:30pm to 8:30pm
Nau mai, haere mai to Whakatāne’s newest night market at Ātea. |
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Salsa Dance Beginners Class5:45pm to 7:45pmJoin our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment. Cost: $10 per person, cash only. |
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Whakatane RSA Members Draw6:00pm to 9:00pmAttention all members! Come along and try your luck spinning the wheel! Every Thursday and Friday Evening. |
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OBT Beach Karaoke7:00pmGet ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern. |
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Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Night Walks 20267:00pm to 9:00pmNight walks – every Friday starting April, 3 at 7pm The Whakatane Kiwi Trust will host night walks from April to July, the best season to hear kiwi calling. |
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Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km8:00am to 10:00amHappening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Whakatāne Sunday Market8:00am to 1:00pmEvery Sunday from 8:00am to 1:00pm, the Whakatane Sunday Market takes place at Mitchell Park. |
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Burts Motor Bike Trail Rides9:00am to 1:00pmRegular dirt bike events are held on the 2nd Saturday and 4th Saturday of every month. Side x Side rides are held on the 4th Sunday of every month on the Main Track. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Kiwi English & English for Employees (Mixed-Level) - Whakatāne9:30am to 11:30amBuild confidence, boost communication and feel at home in Whakatāne with free English classes designed for adult learners of all backgrounds and levels. |
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OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB1:00pm to 4:00pmAll Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3 |
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Mindful Meditation Course7:00pm to 8:00pmJoin Christine Balzer-Gibbs for a course exploring mindfulness and meditation practices, breath awareness, and reflective enquiry to discover the stillness of Being beyond thought, story, and ident |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime10:30am to 11:00amA Whakatāne District Council event at the library - enjoy a relaxed weekly session of stories, songs, and rhymes designed to grow young minds and spark imagination. |
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Whakatāne Genealogical Group - Monthly Meeting1:30pm to 2:30pmThe Whakatane Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists welcomes anyone interested in exploring family history and genealogy. |
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Tūhura Tuesday Club3:30pm to 4:30pmTūhura Tuesday is a weekly after-school programme designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and discovery in a fun, supportive environment. |
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Zumba Toning5:15pm to 6:00pmEntry from the back of the building. |
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Whakatane RSA Darts Night7:00pm to 10:00pmLooking for a great midweek night out in Whakatāne? Head along to Whakatāne RSA every Tuesday from 7pm for an action packed darts night. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Whakatane RSA Flag 5001:00pm to 3:00pmCome along and join us for a friendly game of Flag 500! New members and those wanting to learn are welcome to join us and have some fun. Annual Sub: $10 Weekly Fee: $4.00 |
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Lego Legends3:30pm to 4:30pmA weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session! |
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Historical Sabre Fencing5:30pm to 6:30pmHEMA Fencing Whakatane |
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Turning Of The Tide Trivia Night5:30pm to 7:30pmTurning of the Tide is back in Whakatane, bringing a fun twist on trivia with land and sea themes! |
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ŌBT Quiz Night7:00pmThis event runs weekly on Wednesdays. The Believe It or Not Quiz takes place every Wednesday from 7pm at the ŌBT. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Kiwi English & English for Employees (Mixed-Level) - Whakatāne9:30am to 11:30amBuild confidence, boost communication and feel at home in Whakatāne with free English classes designed for adult learners of all backgrounds and levels. |
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2e Kids & Parents to Parent Support Group10:30am to 12:00pmConnect, share and recharge at a welcoming Parent Support Group in Whakatāne. |
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Crop Swap at Heart Space Whakatane11:00am to 12:30pmCrop Swap is all about ‘giving generously and taking mindfully’. It’s a community gathering where people share excess produce, plants, and garden items with others. |
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Women and Kids Roller Derby - Starting in Term 2 in Whakatane!5:00pm to 6:45pm
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ŌBT Thursday Night Pool Comp6:00pmThis event runs weekly on Thursdays. Think you have what it takes to be the pool champion? Come along and put your skills to the test. |
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Whakatane RSA Members Draw6:00pm to 9:00pmAttention all members! Come along and try your luck spinning the wheel! Every Thursday and Friday Evening. |
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Learn to Play Bridge7:00pm to 9:00pmLearn to play bridge. Come along and have some fun while learning the skills for this popular card game. Location: Whakatane Bridge Club |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Ātea Night Market4:30pm to 8:30pm
Nau mai, haere mai to Whakatāne’s newest night market at Ātea. |
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Salsa Dance Beginners Class5:45pm to 7:45pmJoin our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment. Cost: $10 per person, cash only. |
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Whakatane RSA Members Draw6:00pm to 9:00pmAttention all members! Come along and try your luck spinning the wheel! Every Thursday and Friday Evening. |
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OBT Beach Karaoke7:00pmGet ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern. |
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Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Night Walks 20267:00pm to 9:00pmNight walks – every Friday starting April, 3 at 7pm The Whakatane Kiwi Trust will host night walks from April to July, the best season to hear kiwi calling. |
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Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km8:00am to 10:00amHappening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Boiler Room Open Mic Afternoon3:00pm to 7:00pmCome along to the Boiler Room Open Mic session on the last Saturday of every month from 3pm. Open to both Amateurs and Professionals. |
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Whakatāne Sunday Market8:00am to 1:00pmEvery Sunday from 8:00am to 1:00pm, the Whakatane Sunday Market takes place at Mitchell Park. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Whakatane Country Music Club1:00pm to 4:00pmGet ready for toe-tapping tunes and great company with the Whakatāne Country Music Club, bringing live country sounds to Whakatāne every month. |
