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June 2026

Monday 1st
OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

1:00pm to 4:00pm

All Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3

Tuesday 2nd
Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

10:30am to 11:00am

A 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.

Wednesday 3rd
Lego Legends

Lego Legends

3:30pm to 4:30pm

A weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session!

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.

'Jingo" Music Bingo @ Mata Brewery

'Jingo" Music Bingo @ Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Jingo - Music Bingo with a Twist!
It’s like Bingo, but with bangers.

ŌBT Quiz Night

ŌBT Quiz Night

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Believe it or Not Quiz Night
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm at the ŌBT

Thursday 4th
Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Quiz Night Thursdays at Mata Brewery
Every Thursday, 6:00pm

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

6:00pm

Happens weekly on Thursday

Friday 5th

OBT Beach Karaoke

7:00pm

Get ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern.

Saturday 6th
Ōhope Craft Market

Ōhope Craft Market

8:30am

Ōhope Craft Market - a place for arts, craft, food, and good conversation. One of the Bay of Plenty's biggest and most vibrant markets with local crafts, food, plants and produce.

Sunday 7th
Lions Monthly Garage Sale @ Port Ōhope

Lions Monthly Garage Sale @ Port Ōhope

8:00am to 11:00am

Ohope Lions Monthly Garage Sale 
We’re back again!

EBOP Custom & Vintage Car Club Display

EBOP Custom & Vintage Car Club Display

8:00am to 10:00am

See 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.

River Edge Park Miniature Railway Running Day

River Edge Park Miniature Railway Running Day

10:00am to 3:00pm

River 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.

Open Mic with Lee at Mata Brewery

Open Mic with Lee at Mata Brewery

3:00pm

Open Mic with Lee

Hosted by Lee Barton
Held on the 1st Sunday of the monthly calendar, 3pm

Monday 8th
OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

1:00pm to 4:00pm

All Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3

Tuesday 9th
Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

10:30am to 11:00am

A 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.

Wednesday 10th
Lego Legends

Lego Legends

3:30pm to 4:30pm

A weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session!

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.

ŌBT Quiz Night

ŌBT Quiz Night

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Believe it or Not Quiz Night
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm at the ŌBT

Thursday 11th
Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Quiz Night Thursdays at Mata Brewery
Every Thursday, 6:00pm

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

6:00pm

Happens weekly on Thursday

Friday 12th

OBT Beach Karaoke

7:00pm

Get ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern.

Saturday 13th
Monthly Clean Up - Apanui Saltmarsh Care Group

Monthly Clean Up - Apanui Saltmarsh Care Group

8:00am to 9:00am

Come 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.

Sunday 14th
Quiz Night - With A Twist @ RSA

Quiz Night - With A Twist @ RSA

3:00pm

Brains, 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!

Monday 15th
OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

1:00pm to 4:00pm

All Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3

Tuesday 16th
Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

10:30am to 11:00am

A 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.

Wednesday 17th
Lego Legends

Lego Legends

3:30pm to 4:30pm

A weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session!

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.

ŌBT Quiz Night

ŌBT Quiz Night

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Believe it or Not Quiz Night
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm at the ŌBT

Thursday 18th
Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Quiz Night Thursdays at Mata Brewery
Every Thursday, 6:00pm

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

6:00pm

Happens weekly on Thursday

Friday 19th

OBT Beach Karaoke

7:00pm

Get ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern.

Monday 22nd
OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

1:00pm to 4:00pm

All Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3

Tuesday 23rd
Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

10:30am to 11:00am

A 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.

Wednesday 24th
Lego Legends

Lego Legends

3:30pm to 4:30pm

A weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session!

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.

ŌBT Quiz Night

ŌBT Quiz Night

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Believe it or Not Quiz Night
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm at the ŌBT

Thursday 25th
Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Quiz Night Thursdays at Mata Brewery
Every Thursday, 6:00pm

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

OBT Thursday Night Pool Comp

6:00pm

Happens weekly on Thursday

Friday 26th

OBT Beach Karaoke

7:00pm

Get ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern.

Monday 29th
OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB

1:00pm to 4:00pm

All Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3

Tuesday 30th
Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

10:30am to 11:00am

A 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.