Opening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection.
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pm |
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Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime10:30am to 11:00amA 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. |
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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 genealogy and family history. |
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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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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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Lego Legends3:30pm to 4:30pmA weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session! |
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Historical Sabre Fencing5:30pm to 6:30pmHEMA Fencing Whakatane |
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'Jingo" Music Bingo @ Mata Brewery6:00pm to 8:00pmJingo - Music Bingo with a Twist! |
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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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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 |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Ātea Night Market4:30pm to 8:30pm
Nau mai, haere mai to Whakatāne’s newest night market at Ātea. |
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Salsa Dance Beginners Class5:45pm to 7:45pmJoin our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment. Cost: $10 per person, cash only. |
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OBT Beach Karaoke7:00pmGet ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern. |
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Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Night Walks 20267:00pm to 9:00pmNight walks – every Friday starting April, 3 at 7pm The Whakatane Kiwi Trust will host night walks from April to July, the best season to hear kiwi calling. |
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Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km8:00am to 10:00amHappening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am |
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Ōhope Craft Market8:30amŌhope 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. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Lions Monthly Garage Sale @ Port Ōhope8:00am to 11:00amOhope Lions Monthly Garage Sale |
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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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Tarawera Trail Bike Riders Club9:00amGet ready to hit the trails! Our 2026 Trail Rides are officially announced, it’s been too long, and we can’t wait to ride the forest again. Mark your calendars! |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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River Edge Park Miniature Railway Running Day10:00am to 3:00pmRiver 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. |
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Whakatane Country Music Club1:00pm to 4:00pmGet ready for toe-tapping tunes and great company with the Whakatāne Country Music Club, bringing live country sounds to Whakatāne every month. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime10:30am to 11:00amA 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. |
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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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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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Lego Legends3:30pm to 4:30pmA weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session! |
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Historical Sabre Fencing5:30pm to 6:30pmHEMA Fencing Whakatane |
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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Kids Night Walks 20265:30pmKids night walks – every second Thursday starting April, 9 at 5:30pm |
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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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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 |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Ātea Night Market4:30pm to 8:30pm
Nau mai, haere mai to Whakatāne’s newest night market at Ātea. |
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Salsa Dance Beginners Class5:45pm to 7:45pmJoin our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment. Cost: $10 per person, cash only. |
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OBT Beach Karaoke7:00pmGet ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern. |
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Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Night Walks 20267:00pm to 9:00pmNight walks – every Friday starting April, 3 at 7pm The Whakatane Kiwi Trust will host night walks from April to July, the best season to hear kiwi calling. |
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Monthly Clean Up - Apanui Saltmarsh Care Group8:00am to 9:00amCome 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. |
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Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km8:00am to 10:00amHappening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am |
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Burts Motor Bike Trail Rides9:00am to 3:00pmRegular 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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Whakatane Doggie Arvo12:00pm to 2:00pmHappens monthly on the second Saturday 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Burts Horse Trail Ride10:00am to 1:45pmBetween Their Ears |
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Open Mic Night at Hotel Matata1:00pm
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Quiz Night - With A Twist @ RSA3:00pmBrains, 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! |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime10:30am to 11:00amA 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. |
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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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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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Lego Legends3:30pm to 4:30pmA weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session! |
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Historical Sabre Fencing5:30pm to 6:30pmHEMA Fencing Whakatane |
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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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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 |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Ātea Night Market4:30pm to 8:30pm
Nau mai, haere mai to Whakatāne’s newest night market at Ātea. |
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Salsa Dance Beginners Class5:45pm to 7:45pmJoin our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment. Cost: $10 per person, cash only. |
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OBT Beach Karaoke7:00pmGet ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern. |
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Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Night Walks 20267:00pm to 9:00pmNight walks – every Friday starting April, 3 at 7pm The Whakatane Kiwi Trust will host night walks from April to July, the best season to hear kiwi calling. |
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Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km8:00am to 10:00amHappening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Alzheimers Memory Walk9:30am to 10:00am
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Whakatane Country Music Club1:00pm to 4:00pmGet ready for toe-tapping tunes and great company with the Whakatāne Country Music Club, bringing live country sounds to Whakatāne every month. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime10:30am to 11:00amA 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. |
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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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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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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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Lego Legends3:30pm to 4:30pmA weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session! |
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Historical Sabre Fencing5:30pm to 6:30pmHEMA Fencing Whakatane |
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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Kids Night Walks 20265:30pmKids night walks – every second Thursday starting April, 9 at 5:30pm |
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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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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 |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Ātea Night Market4:30pm to 8:30pm
Nau mai, haere mai to Whakatāne’s newest night market at Ātea. |
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Salsa Dance Beginners Class5:45pm to 7:45pmJoin our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment. Cost: $10 per person, cash only. |
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OBT Beach Karaoke7:00pmGet ready to sing your heart out and dance the night away at Beach Karaoke, happening every Friday at the iconic Ōhope Beach Tavern. |
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Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Night Walks 20267:00pm to 9:00pmNight walks – every Friday starting April, 3 at 7pm The Whakatane Kiwi Trust will host night walks from April to July, the best season to hear kiwi calling. |
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Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km8:00am to 10:00amHappening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime10:30am to 11:00amA 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. |
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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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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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E Awa Te Ara9:00am to 5:00pmOpening at Te Koputu a te Whanga a Toi, Whakatane Art Gallery, this exhibition brings together 12 Ngati Awa artists alongside taonga from the Whakatane Museum collection. |
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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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Lego Legends3:30pm to 4:30pmA weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session! |
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Historical Sabre Fencing5:30pm to 6:30pmHEMA Fencing Whakatane |
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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. |
