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February 2026

Wednesday 4th
Whakatāne Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition Poster

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Our Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition showcases arts and crafts from 50 local creatives, celebrating the depth of artistic talent throughout Whakatāne and the wider region.

Thursday 5th
Whakatāne Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition Poster

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Our Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition showcases arts and crafts from 50 local creatives, celebrating the depth of artistic talent throughout Whakatāne and the wider region.

Friday 6th
Fishing n More One Base Tournament Powered by PENN Whakatane

Fishing n More One Base Tournament Powered by PENN

5:30am to 7:00pm

The Fishing n More One Base Tournament, powered by PENN, returns to Whakatane for Waitangi Weekend 2026 and is hosted by the Whakatane Sportfishing Club.

Whakatāne Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition Poster

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Our Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition showcases arts and crafts from 50 local creatives, celebrating the depth of artistic talent throughout Whakatāne and the wider region.

Saturday 7th
Fishing n More One Base Tournament Powered by PENN Whakatane

Fishing n More One Base Tournament Powered by PENN

5:30am to 7:00pm

The Fishing n More One Base Tournament, powered by PENN, returns to Whakatane for Waitangi Weekend 2026 and is hosted by the Whakatane Sportfishing Club.

Whakatāne Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition Poster

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Our Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition showcases arts and crafts from 50 local creatives, celebrating the depth of artistic talent throughout Whakatāne and the wider region.

Sunday 8th
Fishing n More One Base Tournament Powered by PENN Whakatane

Fishing n More One Base Tournament Powered by PENN

5:30am to 7:00pm

The Fishing n More One Base Tournament, powered by PENN, returns to Whakatane for Waitangi Weekend 2026 and is hosted by the Whakatane Sportfishing Club.

Whakatāne Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition Poster

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Our Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition showcases arts and crafts from 50 local creatives, celebrating the depth of artistic talent throughout Whakatāne and the wider region.

Tuesday 10th
Whakatāne Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition Poster

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Our Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition showcases arts and crafts from 50 local creatives, celebrating the depth of artistic talent throughout Whakatāne and the wider region.

Wednesday 11th
Whakatāne Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition Poster

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Our Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition showcases arts and crafts from 50 local creatives, celebrating the depth of artistic talent throughout Whakatāne and the wider region.

Thursday 12th
Whakatāne Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition Poster

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Our Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition showcases arts and crafts from 50 local creatives, celebrating the depth of artistic talent throughout Whakatāne and the wider region.

Friday 13th
Whakatāne Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition Poster

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Our Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition showcases arts and crafts from 50 local creatives, celebrating the depth of artistic talent throughout Whakatāne and the wider region.

Saturday 14th
Whakatāne Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition Poster

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Our Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition showcases arts and crafts from 50 local creatives, celebrating the depth of artistic talent throughout Whakatāne and the wider region.

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 Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition Poster

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Our Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition showcases arts and crafts from 50 local creatives, celebrating the depth of artistic talent throughout Whakatāne and the wider region.

Monday 16th
Whakatāne Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition Poster

Arts Collective Exhibition

10:00am to 4:00pm

Our Arts Collective Pop Up Exhibition showcases arts and crafts from 50 local creatives, celebrating the depth of artistic talent throughout Whakatāne and the wider region.

Saturday 21st
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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Saturday 28th
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.

JAZZ IN THE PARK

JAZZ IN THE PARK

3:00pm to 8:00pm

JAZZ IN THE PARK

O'Hagan’s Home Loans and Insurance JAZZ IN THE PARK

Saturday, 28th February 2026, 3 - 8 pm