Major Events

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March 2026

Thursday 5th
2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships Ohope Whakatane

2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships

8:00am to 5:00pm

The 2026 AON New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships is the highlight of the surf life saving season, with around 1,200 athletes expected to take part.

Kai Ika Charity Tournament Ohope Whakatane

Kai Ika Charity Tournament

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Save the date for a weekend of fishing, fun, and supporting a worthy cause. More details will be shared soon, so stay tuned for updates and announcements.

Friday 6th
2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships Ohope Whakatane

2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships

8:00am to 5:00pm

The 2026 AON New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships is the highlight of the surf life saving season, with around 1,200 athletes expected to take part.

Kai Ika Charity Tournament Ohope Whakatane

Kai Ika Charity Tournament

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Save the date for a weekend of fishing, fun, and supporting a worthy cause. More details will be shared soon, so stay tuned for updates and announcements.

Saturday 7th
2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships Ohope Whakatane

2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships

8:00am to 5:00pm

The 2026 AON New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships is the highlight of the surf life saving season, with around 1,200 athletes expected to take part.

Titoki Christian Healing Centre 50th Jubilee Whakatane

Titoki Christian Healing Centre 50th Jubilee

11:00am to 3:30pm

Join us in Whakatane as we celebrate 50 years of serving the Lord and providing a place of healing, rest, and peace. Bring a picnic, a chair, or a rug and enjoy the day with the community.

Kai Ika Charity Tournament Ohope Whakatane

Kai Ika Charity Tournament

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Save the date for a weekend of fishing, fun, and supporting a worthy cause. More details will be shared soon, so stay tuned for updates and announcements.

Sunday 8th
2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships Ohope Whakatane

2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships

8:00am to 5:00pm

The 2026 AON New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships is the highlight of the surf life saving season, with around 1,200 athletes expected to take part.

Launch of the 2026 Women's Impact Fund - Luncheon Whakatane

Launch of the 2026 Women's Impact Fund - Luncheon

9:00am to 5:00pm

Eastern Bay Women's Impact Fund 5th Year Launch

Saturday 14th
Opera Under the Rakau Whakatane

Opera Under the Rakau

4:00pm to 7:00pm

The performance features Bass/Baritone Chalium Poppy from Tauranga, Soprano Alice Collins from Hamilton, and Alto Emily Flynn from Whakatane.

Saturday 21st

Heart to Heart Expo and Family Festival

10:00am to 2:00pm

Join us for a free community event in Whakatane featuring stalls from local organisations, free food and clothing, face painting, games, and rides.