Anzac Day Services – Locations and Start Times (25 April)
Whakatāne District
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Anzac Day Services5:00am |
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Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km8:00am to 10:00amHappening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am |
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DOMP Comp 20269:00am to 11:00pmPods beware, the DOMP Comp is back in Whakatane. |
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Flavours of Plenty Festival 202610:00am to 6:00pmFlavours of Plenty is back and Pushing the Palate in 2026, bringing bold, boundary-breaking flavour to Whakatane and the wider Coastal Bay of Plenty. |
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ESNZ Endurance National Championship 202612:00pm to 11:00pmGet ready for a return to true endurance country at the 2026 ESNZ National Endurance Championships, hosted by Waikato/BOP Endurance Club. Stay tuned - more details coming soon! |
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Smoke, Fire & BBQ - Celebrating the Fundamentals of Flavour4:00pm to 8:00pmWhakatane food lovers are invited to a unique campfire dining experience under the stars with The Big Smoke BBQ and The Run 15 Events. |
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Anzac Pizza Party6:00pm to 10:00pm
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Landslide - Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute Show8:00pm to 1:00amLandslide is a six-piece live band that has been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks for over 13 years. |
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Kayak Fishing Tournament5:00am
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Charity Fishing Tournament6:00am to 5:00pmThe Big Brothers Big Sisters Charity Fishing Tournament is back in Whakatāne for 2026, raising funds for mentoring programmes across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. |
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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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EBOP RDA - Fundraising Pony Rides9:00am to 1:30pmThe much-loved pony rides are back in Whakatane, raising funds for Eastern Bay of Plenty Riding for the Disabled. |
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DOMP Comp 20269:00am to 11:00pmPods beware, the DOMP Comp is back in Whakatane. |
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Flavours of Plenty Festival 202610:00am to 6:00pmFlavours of Plenty is back and Pushing the Palate in 2026, bringing bold, boundary-breaking flavour to Whakatane and the wider Coastal Bay of Plenty. |
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ESNZ Endurance National Championship 202612:00pm to 11:00pmGet ready for a return to true endurance country at the 2026 ESNZ National Endurance Championships, hosted by Waikato/BOP Endurance Club. Stay tuned - more details coming soon! |
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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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Flavours of Plenty Festival 202610:00am to 6:00pmFlavours of Plenty is back and Pushing the Palate in 2026, bringing bold, boundary-breaking flavour to Whakatane and the wider Coastal Bay of Plenty. |
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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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DOMP Comp 20269:00am to 11:00pmPods beware, the DOMP Comp is back in Whakatane. |
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Flavours of Plenty Festival 202610:00am to 6:00pmFlavours of Plenty is back and Pushing the Palate in 2026, bringing bold, boundary-breaking flavour to Whakatane and the wider Coastal Bay of Plenty. |
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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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Tuesday Twilight Golf4:00pm to 7:00pmRobinson Law Twilight kicks off our summer season at Ōhope Beach Golf Links and everyone is welcome! |
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Zumba Toning5:15pm to 6:00pmEntry from the back of the building. |
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Paint and Wine Night in Whakatāne - Cluckin Fabulous6:30pmWhakatane locals are invited to enjoy a fun and creative night out with Paintvine. |
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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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Beyond School - Whakatane9:00am to 2:30pmWhakatane whānau are invited to attend the Beyond School Workshop, designed for those supporting a disabled young person aged 14 and over as they prepare for life after school. |
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DOMP Comp 20269:00am to 11:00pmPods beware, the DOMP Comp is back in Whakatane. |
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Flavours of Plenty Festival 202610:00am to 6:00pmFlavours of Plenty is back and Pushing the Palate in 2026, bringing bold, boundary-breaking flavour to Whakatane and the wider Coastal Bay of Plenty. |
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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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Cadera - All You Can Eat Taco Night4:00pm to 8:00pmGet ready for a bold taco feast made for hungry festival goers in Whakatane. |
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Turning Of The Tide Trivia Night5:30pm to 7:30pm
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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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Sydney Hotshots7:30pm to 9:30pmGet ready, Whakatāne. The Sydney Hotshots are bringing the heat for one unforgettable night of high energy entertainment. |
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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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Flavours of Plenty Festival 202610:00am to 6:00pmFlavours of Plenty is back and Pushing the Palate in 2026, bringing bold, boundary-breaking flavour to Whakatane and the wider Coastal Bay of Plenty. |
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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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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 |