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.
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pm |
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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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Busy Bees Open Day!4:00pm to 6:00pmWe warmly invite you to visit Busy Bees in Whakatane, meet our experienced kaiako, explore our spacious centre, and learn about the engaging programmes and opportunities available for your tamariki |
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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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Messy Play at Mananui Playcentre9:30am to 3:00pmJoin us in Whakatane for a fun and hands-on messy play session this Friday. Activities include paint slides, slime, playdough, sandcastle building, and paint bucket walking prints. |
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmOur 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. |
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Ātea Night Market4:30pm to 8:30pmJoin us for the evening at Ātea for Whakatāne’s newest night market. Kick off your weekend with the best local flavours, sights, and sounds right in the heart of town. |
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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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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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Whakatāne Judo Club Fundraiser Garage Sale8:00am to 5:00pmOur club is raising funds to help our team travel to Japan, and we’d love your support! |
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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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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmOur 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. |
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Whakatane Doggie Arvo12:00pm to 2:00pmHappens monthly on the second Saturday 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
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Flood Relief Mega Raffle Fundraiser2:00pm to 1:00amOur Mega Raffle is happening ALL DAY, and we’re calling on our amazing community to help make it unforgettable! |
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Whakatane - Valentines Sip & Snip Flowers- Whyte Light Flowers Twilight flower picking event5:30pm to 9:00pmSaturday 14 February, 5:30pm - 9:00pm |
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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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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmOur 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. |
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First New Moon Circle of 20266:00pm to 9:00pmBegin the year with intention, movement, and positive energy at the first New Moon Circle of 2026 in Whakatane. |
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Arts Collective Exhibition10:00am to 4:00pmOur 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. |
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OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB1:00pm to 4:00pmAll Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3 |
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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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BOP Secondary School Triathlon8:00am to 1:30pmThe annual Bay of Plenty Schools Triathlon is back in the beautiful seaside town of Ohope. |
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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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GIVEAWAY ALERT – TWILIGHT GOLF4:00pm to 7:00pmWe’re giving away 4 Twilight Golf vouchers, each for a team of 3 at Ohope Beach Golf Links. |
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Zumba Toning5:15pm to 6:00pmEntry from the back of the building. |
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Whakatane/Coastlands Explorer5:30pmIt is Bike Month, so come along and be part of our Whakatane Coastlands Explorer ride. We will meet at 5pm in the courtyard of the Whakatane District Council building on Commerce Street. |
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Lego Legends3:30pm to 4:30pmA weekly free-play Lego and Duplo session! |
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Whānau Open Days – Whakatāne Campus - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa4:00pm to 6:00pmCome and say kia ora and bring your whānau and friends. |
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Historical Sabre Fencing5:30pm to 6:30pmHEMA Fencing Whakatane |
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Whakatāne MTB Club Nights5:30pm to 8:30pmCome along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed! |
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Beginner Yoga Course – 6 Weeks5:30pm to 6:45pmNew to yoga or returning to your practice after a break? This 6-week course is the perfect way to start. |
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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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Bid Day Out Whakatane11:00am to 5:00pmWith a fantastic selection of residential and lifestyle properties, now is the perfect opportunity to secure your dream home or make your next investment in Whakatane. |
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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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Wild Apricot | Fun After 55:00pm to 7:00pmWild Apricot is transforming the classic BA5 networking evening into a fun, fresh, and memorable experience for one night only. |
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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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Yoga in the Blooms5:30pm to 7:30pmYoga and Pick Your Own with Becca Bylsma |
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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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Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km8:00am to 10:00amHappening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am |
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Ōhope Craft Market8:30am to 12:30pmŌhope Craft Market - a place for arts, craft, food, and good conversation. |
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New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals9:00am to 5:00pmThe NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand. |
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Local Wild Food Festival 2026 - Whakatane12:00pm to 6:00pmThe 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 |
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Beneath the Trees3:00pm to 5:00pmTea. |
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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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New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals9:00am to 5:00pmThe NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand. |
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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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New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals9:00am to 5:00pmThe NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand. |
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OHOPE RUMMIKUB CLUB1:00pm to 4:00pmAll Rummikib players welcome. Every Monday games start at 1.pm, afternoon tea provided, finish at 4.pm. Beginners welcome. Door charge $3 |
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The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Whakatane6:30pm to 9:15pmThe much loved screening event, The Big Bike Film Night, returns in 2026 to deliver another unforgettable evening of cycling inspired cinema. |
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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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New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals9:00am to 5:00pmThe NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand. |
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Bay of Plenty Schools Team Showjumping9:00am to 4:00pmThis annual event in Whakatane is a great opportunity for schools to get a team together and enjoy some friendly competition. Intermediate, secondary, and home-schooled students are welcome. |
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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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GIVEAWAY ALERT – TWILIGHT GOLF4:00pm to 7:00pmWe’re giving away 4 Twilight Golf vouchers, each for a team of 3 at Ohope Beach Golf Links. |
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Zumba Toning5:15pm to 6:00pmEntry from the back of the building. |
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New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals9:00am to 5:00pmThe NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand. |
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O Week Toi Ohomai12:00pm to 1:00pmHere’s a concise, paraphrased version with Whakatane included for SEO: Get ready for O Week Wā Whakawaia 2026 in Whakatane! |
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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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Whakatāne MTB Club Nights5:30pm to 8:30pmCome along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed! |
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Beginner Yoga Course – 6 Weeks5:30pm to 6:45pmNew to yoga or returning to your practice after a break? This 6-week course is the perfect way to start. |
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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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New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals9:00am to 5:00pmThe NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand. |
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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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Mataatua Regional Kapa Haka8:00am to 5:00pmThe 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 |
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New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals9:00am to 5:00pmThe NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand. |
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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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80s Night Roller Skating Session6:00pm to 8:00pmRoller skaters and inline bladers are all welcome. |
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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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Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km8:00am to 10:00amHappening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am |
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Mataatua Regional Kapa Haka8:00am to 5:00pmThe 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 |
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New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals9:00am to 5:00pmThe NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand. |
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JAZZ IN THE PARK3:00pm to 8:00pmJAZZ IN THE PARK O'Hagan’s Home Loans and Insurance JAZZ IN THE PARK Saturday, 28th February 2026, 3 - 8 pm |
