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April 2026

Wednesday 1st
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Friday 3rd
New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Youth Nationals Ohope Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Youth Nationals

12:00pm

The NZSFC Youth Nationals will take place from Friday, 3 April to Saturday, 18 April 2026.

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 4th
Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

8:00am to 10:00am

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

Wednesday 8th
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Thursday 9th
Matata Bike Week Whakatane

Matata Bike Week

9:00pm to 1:00am

We are excited to announce the first-ever Matata Bike Week, a fundraiser supporting local first responders. The event will take place at the Matata Hotel on 9, 10, 11, and 12 April 2026.

Friday 10th
New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Youth Nationals Ohope Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Youth Nationals

12:00pm

The NZSFC Youth Nationals will take place from Friday, 3 April to Saturday, 18 April 2026.

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.

Matata Bike Week Whakatane

Matata Bike Week

9:00pm to 1:00am

We are excited to announce the first-ever Matata Bike Week, a fundraiser supporting local first responders. The event will take place at the Matata Hotel on 9, 10, 11, and 12 April 2026.

Saturday 11th
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.

Matata Bike Week Whakatane

Matata Bike Week

9:00pm to 1:00am

We are excited to announce the first-ever Matata Bike Week, a fundraiser supporting local first responders. The event will take place at the Matata Hotel on 9, 10, 11, and 12 April 2026.

Sunday 12th
Burts Horse Trail Ride Whakatane

Burts Horse Trail Ride

10:00am to 1:45pm

Between Their Ears
Welcome to the newly launched and exciting Burts Horse Trail Ride.

Matata Bike Week Whakatane

Matata Bike Week

9:00pm to 1:00am

We are excited to announce the first-ever Matata Bike Week, a fundraiser supporting local first responders. The event will take place at the Matata Hotel on 9, 10, 11, and 12 April 2026.

Wednesday 15th
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Friday 17th
New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Youth Nationals Ohope Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Youth Nationals

12:00pm

The NZSFC Youth Nationals will take place from Friday, 3 April to Saturday, 18 April 2026.

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.

Whakatane Skate Rink

Whakatane Skate Rink

6:00pm to 7:30pm

The Let’s Roll Skate Rink is back, offering monthly themed skate nights in a central location in Whakatane township.

Saturday 18th
Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

8:00am to 10:00am

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

Farming Like Grandad Whakatane

Farming Like Grandad

10:00am to 4:00pm

Step back in time and experience farming as it used to be, with Clydesdale horses, sheep shearing, tractors, and a wide range of farm machinery both old and new.

Wednesday 22nd
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Friday 24th
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 25th
Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

8:00am to 10:00am

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

Sunday 26th
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.

Wednesday 29th
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

April 2026