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Our Events

The Whakatāne District presents a supercharged calendar with a sensational array of year-round events.

Our feature events celebrate the sunshine and diverse, spectacular trails and coastlines of our area, which is blessed with an abundance of wild food and artisan food producers. Whether you're after a sporting challenge or foodie heaven, there's something for everyone during our busy events season.

Celebrate Matariki with Te Puna Ora o Mataatua at our Matariki Celebration Thursday, 27 June from 4.45am at the Whakatāne Surf Lifesaving Club in Ōhope

Thu 27 Jun

Thu 27 Jun - Sat 29 Jun

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa present Matariki Whakapiri festival at Te Mānuka Tūtahi marae to celebrate the Matariki Public Holiday in Aotearoa.

Thu 27 Jun

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Fri 28 Jun

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Sat 29 Jun

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