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February 2026

Monday 9th
OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

1:00pm to 4:00pm

All Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3

Mindful Meditation Course Whakatane

Mindful Meditation Course

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Join 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

Tuesday 10th
Whakatane Burma Road Explorer

Whakatane Burma Road Explorer

5:00pm

Celebrate Bike Month by joining the first ride of the month with the Burma Road Explorer in Whakatane.

Wednesday 11th
Whānau Open Days – Whakatāne Campus - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Whānau Open Days – Whakatāne Campus - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Come and say kia ora and bring your whānau and friends.

Whakatane Explore Onepū MTB Park + Free BBQ

Whakatane Explore Onepū MTB Park + Free BBQ

5:30pm

Wednesday 11 February, 5:30pm

Celebrate Bike Month with a guided tour of Onepu MTB Park in Whakatane, followed by a free BBQ.

ŌBT Quiz Night Ohope / Whakatane

ŌBT Quiz Night

7:00pm

This event runs weekly on Wednesdays.

The Believe It or Not Quiz takes place every Wednesday from 7pm at the ŌBT.

Thursday 12th
Busy Bees Open Day Whakatane

Busy Bees Open Day!

4:00pm to 6:00pm

We warmly invite you to visit Busy Bees in Whakatane, meet our experienced kaiako, explore our spacious centre, and learn about the engaging programmes and opportunities available for your tamariki

ŌBT Thursday Night Pool Comp Ohope / Whakatane

ŌBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

6:00pm

This 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.

Friday 13th
Salsa Dance Beginners Class Whakatane

Salsa Dance Beginners Class

5:45pm to 7:45pm

Join our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment.

Cost: $10 per person, cash only.

Saturday 14th
Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

8:00am to 10:00am

Happening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am

Burts Motor Bike Trail Rides Whakatane

Burts Motor Bike Trail Rides

9:00am to 3:00pm

Regular 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.

Whakatane Doggie Arvo

Whakatane Doggie Arvo

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Happens monthly on the second Saturday 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Whakatane - Valentines Sip & Snip Flowers- Whyte Light Flowers Twilight flower picking event

Whakatane - Valentines Sip & Snip Flowers- Whyte Light Flowers Twilight flower picking event

5:30pm to 9:00pm

Saturday 14 February, 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Sunday 15th
Whakatāne Sunday Market

Whakatāne Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

Every Sunday from 8:00am to 1:00pm, the Whakatane Sunday Market takes place at Mitchell Park.

First New Moon Circle of 2026 Whakatane

First New Moon Circle of 2026

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Begin the year with intention, movement, and positive energy at the first New Moon Circle of 2026 in Whakatane.

Monday 16th
OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

1:00pm to 4:00pm

All Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3

Mindful Meditation Course Whakatane

Mindful Meditation Course

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Join 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

Tuesday 17th
Whakatane/Coastlands Explorer

Whakatane/Coastlands Explorer

5:30pm

It is Bike Month, so come along and be part of our Whakatane Coastlands Explorer ride. We will meet at 5pm in the courtyard of the Whakatane District Council building on Commerce Street.

Wednesday 18th
Whānau Open Days – Whakatāne Campus - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Whānau Open Days – Whakatāne Campus - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Come and say kia ora and bring your whānau and friends.

Beginner Yoga Course Whakatane

Beginner Yoga Course – 6 Weeks

5:30pm to 6:45pm

New to yoga or returning to your practice after a break? This 6-week course is the perfect way to start.

ŌBT Quiz Night Ohope / Whakatane

ŌBT Quiz Night

7:00pm

This event runs weekly on Wednesdays.

The Believe It or Not Quiz takes place every Wednesday from 7pm at the ŌBT.

Thursday 19th
Bid Day Out Whakatane

Bid Day Out Whakatane

11:00am to 5:00pm

With a fantastic selection of residential and lifestyle properties, now is the perfect opportunity to secure your dream home or make your next investment in Whakatane.

Wild Apricot | Fun After 5 Whakatane Event

Wild Apricot | Fun After 5

5:00pm to 7:00pm

Wild Apricot is transforming the classic BA5 networking evening into a fun, fresh, and memorable experience for one night only.

ŌBT Thursday Night Pool Comp Ohope / Whakatane

ŌBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

6:00pm

This 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.

Friday 20th
Yoga in the Blooms Whakatane

Yoga in the Blooms

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Yoga and Pick Your Own with Becca Bylsma
A special seasonal experience at Whyte Light Flower Farm

Salsa Dance Beginners Class Whakatane

Salsa Dance Beginners Class

5:45pm to 7:45pm

Join our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment.

Cost: $10 per person, cash only.

Saturday 21st
Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

8:00am to 10:00am

Happening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

Local Wild Food Festival 2026 - Whakatane

Local Wild Food Festival 2026 - Whakatane

12:00pm to 6:00pm

The Award-Winning Local Wild Food Festival is a highlight on the Eastern Bay of Plenty culinary calendar, celebrating wild food from a region abundant in wild game, kaimoana, and fresh local produc

Sunday 22nd
Whakatāne Sunday Market

Whakatāne Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

Every Sunday from 8:00am to 1:00pm, the Whakatane Sunday Market takes place at Mitchell Park.

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

Burts Motor Bike Trail Rides Whakatane

Burts Motor Bike Trail Rides

9:00am to 1:00pm

Regular 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.

Monday 23rd
New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

1:00pm to 4:00pm

All Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3

The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Whakatane

The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Whakatane

6:30pm to 9:15pm

The much loved screening event, The Big Bike Film Night, returns in 2026 to deliver another unforgettable evening of cycling inspired cinema.

Mindful Meditation Course Whakatane

Mindful Meditation Course

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Join 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

Tuesday 24th
New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

Wednesday 25th
New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

Beginner Yoga Course Whakatane

Beginner Yoga Course – 6 Weeks

5:30pm to 6:45pm

New to yoga or returning to your practice after a break? This 6-week course is the perfect way to start.

ŌBT Quiz Night Ohope / Whakatane

ŌBT Quiz Night

7:00pm

This event runs weekly on Wednesdays.

The Believe It or Not Quiz takes place every Wednesday from 7pm at the ŌBT.

Thursday 26th
New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

ŌBT Thursday Night Pool Comp Ohope / Whakatane

ŌBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

6:00pm

This 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.

Friday 27th
Mataatua Regional Kapa Haka Whakatane

Mataatua Regional Kapa Haka

8:00am to 5:00pm

The Mātaatua Kapa Haka Regionals 2026 is the official qualifying event for kapa haka rōpū from across the Mātaatua rohe, determining who will advance to Te Matatini, the national kapa haka competit

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

Salsa Dance Beginners Class Whakatane

Salsa Dance Beginners Class

5:45pm to 7:45pm

Join our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment.

Cost: $10 per person, cash only.

80s Night Roller Skating Session Whakatane

80s Night Roller Skating Session

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Roller skaters and inline bladers are all welcome.

Saturday 28th
Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

8:00am to 10:00am

Happening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am

Mataatua Regional Kapa Haka Whakatane

Mataatua Regional Kapa Haka

8:00am to 5:00pm

The Mātaatua Kapa Haka Regionals 2026 is the official qualifying event for kapa haka rōpū from across the Mātaatua rohe, determining who will advance to Te Matatini, the national kapa haka competit

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

February 2026