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Whakatāne Events | What's on in Whakatāne
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Ōhope Craft Market8:30am |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Waingarara Christmas Market2:00pm to 7:00pmKick off the festive season in style at the stunning Waingarara Valley! |
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Lions Monthly Garage Sale @ Port Ōhope8:00am to 11:00amOhope Lions Monthly Garage Sale |
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EBOP Custom & Vintage Car Club Display8:00am to 10:00amSee some of the most impressive cars on display and chat with their owners! Enjoy a hot coffee, yummy breakfast or just come and hang out with a great bunch of owners and enthusiasts. |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Kids Christmas Party10:00am to 1:00pmWere having a Kids Christmas Party at The Whakatane Sportsfishing club. Come and join us on the 7th of december Christmas is coming early! |
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River Edge Park Miniature Railway Running Day10:00am to 3:00pmRiver Edge Miniature Railway Running Days are held on the 1st Sunday of each month and every Sunday during the Primary School Holidays, 10am - 3pm. The perfect family activity. |
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Open Mic with Lee at Mata Brewery3:00pmOpen Mic with Lee Hosted by Lee Barton |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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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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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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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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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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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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Whakatāne MTB Club Nights5:30pm to 8:30pmCome along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed! |
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ŌBT Quiz Night7:00pm to 9:00pmBelieve it or Not Quiz Night |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery6:00pm to 8:00pmQuiz Night Thursdays at Mata Brewery |
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OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp6:00pmHappens weekly on Thursday |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Steps Dance School END of Year 20256:00pm to 5:00pmSTEPS DANCE SCHOOL Friday 12th December at 6pm |
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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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Monthly Clean Up - Apanui Saltmarsh Care Group8:00am to 9:00amCome and join our friendly group keeping rubbish out of the river and ocean. It's only an hour's light work, after which we enjoy social time. |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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Whakatāne Christmas Parade11:00am to 12:30pmWhakatāne Christmas Parade Saturday 13th December 2025, 11am Start Route from Rex Morpeth to Kopeopeo to The Strand |
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A Little Christmas at Mitchell Park12:00pm to 4:00pmWhakatāne loves Christmas—and we’ve heard your calls for more festive celebrations! |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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The Edgecumbe Choir presents: A Mary Christmas3:00pm |
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Quiz Night - With A Twist @ RSA3:00pmBrains, banter and a few bevvies. Quiz night is here at the Whakatane RSA - with a twist! Grab your mates, form a team and lets see who takes out bragging rights this round! |
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Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show: Fun for All Ages7:00pm to 8:30pmExperience the Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show Where You Become the Star of the Show! |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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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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TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift7:00pm to 9:15pmGENERAL ADMISSION SEATED EVENT ALL AGES WELCOME Calling all Swifties - make a ‘sweet escape’ to the world of Taylor Swift with TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift! |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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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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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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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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Whakatāne MTB Club Nights5:30pm to 8:30pmCome along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed! |
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ŌBT Quiz Night7:00pm to 9:00pmBelieve it or Not Quiz Night |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery6:00pm to 8:00pmQuiz Night Thursdays at Mata Brewery |
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OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp6:00pmHappens weekly on Thursday |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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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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Ōhope Craft Market8:30am to 12:30pmŌhope Craft Market - a place for arts, craft, food, and good conversation. |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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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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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Christmas U Pick Flowers9:00am to 10:30amWe absolutely adore Christmas, and there's no better way to create special moments amidst the holiday hustle and bustle than by spending time with a friend or family member. |
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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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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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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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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Whakatāne MTB Club Nights5:30pm to 8:30pmCome along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed! |
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ŌBT Quiz Night7:00pm to 9:00pmBelieve it or Not Quiz Night |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery6:00pm to 8:00pmQuiz Night Thursdays at Mata Brewery |
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OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp6:00pmHappens weekly on Thursday |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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Summercross (Motorcross) 20258:00am to 5:00pmSunday, 28 and Monday, 29 December. Awakaponga Motorcycle Track, 99 Caverhill Road. Sunday: Seniors and Monday: Juniors & Minis |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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Summercross (Motorcross) 20258:00am to 5:00pmSunday, 28 and Monday, 29 December. Awakaponga Motorcycle Track, 99 Caverhill Road. Sunday: Seniors and Monday: Juniors & Minis |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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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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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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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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Sip & Snip U-Pick Flowers5:30pm to 7:30pmJoin us for a delightful escapade during the magical golden hour! Bring along your favourite beverage to share with a friend and let your imagination bloom as you gather beautiful flowers. |
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Summer at Wharfside9:00amWharfside is the place to be this summer season.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmSaturday, 13 December – Sunday, 11 January, Open daily - 10am to 4pm. |
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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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Whakatāne MTB Club Nights5:30pm to 8:30pmCome along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed! |
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ŌBT Quiz Night7:00pm to 9:00pmBelieve it or Not Quiz Night |
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New Years Eve - Come party with the Club7:00pm to 1:00amWhakatane Sportfishing Club. Free entry and open to the Public |
