Annual events calendar
Some of the following dates are subject to confirmation and may change. Contact the Events Coordinator, Nicola Burgess by email at nicolab@whakatane.govt.nz or you can telephone her on 07 308 6726 for any information on possible changes.accommodation page .
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May
2008
Whakatane Great Outdoors 24 Hour Adventure Race
The ultimate challenge takes place in Whakatane in May each year. Teams from around New Zeland compete in a gruelling and challenging racea covering over 100km of rugged bush and water-ways around the Eastern Bay. click here for more info...
Date(s)
10th - 11th May 2008
Venue
Secret course, Whakatane
Contact
Graeme Shaw
Phone
021 948 124
Eurobeat. (Almost Eurovision)
The hilarious world of the Eurovision Song Contest LIVE ON STAGE!
A musical banquet, a glamourfest, a beautifully-executed homage to the event that brings tears of joy and laughter to millions!
New Zealand premier.
See eurobeat.com.au for reviews click here for more info...
TOWN TO SEA
Fun, Safe and Friendly Event that Starts at Edgecumbe College and Finishes at Thorton Beach, approximately 10km course involving staggered starts of Walkers/Chairs/Scooters, Kayakers, Runners and Cyclists. Fun activities for the whole family when we are all at the beach with Spot & Major Draw Prizes. click here for more info...
Peace Park Maket
Arts, Craft, Gifts, Produce 8am-1pm Last Thursday of every Month
Date(s)
29 May 2008 - 29 May 2008
Venue
Peace Park, Next to Museum, Boon St
Phone
07 312 5403
Whakatane Intermediate School 40th Year Reunion
pick up a registration form at the school office or email shorod@xtra.co.nz
Date(s)
30 May 2008 - 01 Jun 2008
Venue
Whakatane Intermediate School
Phone
07 308 6480
Email
shorod@xtra.co.nz
African Odyssey Premiere Night
Four Whakatane lads travel by motorcycle from Cape Town to London. Join the journey by watching New Zealand's first screening of their epic adventure at the Whakatane Little Theartre. Catch the action! click here for more info...
African Odyssey Premiere Night
Four Whakatane lads travel by motorcycle from Cape Town to London. Join the journey by watching New Zealand's first screening of their epic adventure at the Whakatane Little Theartre. Catch the action! click here for more info...
June
2008
River Edge Park Railway
acces via McAlister St, 10am-4pm, $1.50 per ride
Date(s)
01 Jun 2008 - 01 Jun 2008
Venue
River Edge Park, McAlister St
Phone
07 308 6058
Ohope Craft Market
Held 1st Saturday of every month as well as special dates.
8am-1pm
Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Plants plus more
Date(s)
07 Jun 2008 - 07 Jun 2008
Venue
Ohope Hall, Bluett Rd, Ohope
Phone
07 312 3339
Whakatane Music Society presents....
world renowned pianist Michael Houstoun & international solo viloinist
Date(s)
09 Jun 2008 - 09 Jun 2008
Venue
Church of St George & St John, Domain Rd
Phone
07 308 8661
Email
embayliss@paradise.net.nz
Whakatane Great Outdoors Monty's Revenge
A day of adventure on one of the most scenic courses in New Zealand taking in seascapes, cliffs, bush and river vistas. Monty's Revenge is an achieveable 57km course that includes run, bike and kayak sections and is open to individuals or teams. click here for more info...
Bay Honda Trail Ride
Main track 20-30km, small kids track 1km, big kids track 5km
9.30am-4pm
Date(s)
21 Jun 2008 - 21 Jun 2008
Venue
2km up Mimiha Rd, halfway along Matata Straight
Phone
07 322 2371 or 07 307 0502
Peace Park Maket
Arts, Craft, Gifts, Produce
8am-1pm
Last Thursday of every Month
Date(s)
26 Jun 2008 - 26 Jun 2008
Venue
Peace Park, Next to Museum, Boon St
Phone
07 312 5403
July
2008
Ohope Craft Market
Held 1st Saturday of every month as well as special dates.
8am-1pm
Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Plants plus more
Date(s)
05 Jul 2008 - 05 Jul 2008
Venue
Ohope Hall, Bluett Rd, Ohope
Phone
07 312 3339
Westend Longboard Riders Club
Competition Days. Competition subject to suitable wave conditions. In the case of adverse conditions please contact Dave.
Date(s)
05 Jul 2008 - 05 Jul 2008
Venue
Westend
Phone
07 308 4625
Free Phone
0800 942 528
River Edge Park Railway
acces via McAlister St,
10am-4pm, $1.50 per ride
Date(s)
06 Jul 2008 - 06 Jul 2008
Venue
River Edge Park, McAlister St
Phone
07 308 6058
Bay Honda Trail Ride
Main track 20-30km, small kids track 1km, big kids track 5km
9.30am-4pm
Date(s)
19 Jul 2008 - 19 Jul 2008
Venue
2km up Mimiha Rd, halfway along Matata Straight
Phone
07 322 2371 or 07 307 0502
Rugby Match
Beecroft Cherrybrook Junior Rugby Club from Sydney V's Paroa Primary School
Peace Park Maket
Arts, Craft, Gifts, Produce 8am-1pm Last Thursday of every Month
Date(s)
31 Jul 2008 - 31 Jul 2008
Venue
Peace Park, Next to Museum, Boon St
Phone
07 312 5403
August
2008
Ohope Craft Market
Held 1st Saturday of every month as well as special dates.
8am-1pm
Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Plants plus more
Date(s)
02 Aug 2008 - 02 Aug 2008
Venue
Ohope Hall, Bluett Rd, Ohope
Phone
07 312 3339
River Edge Park Railway
acces via McAlister St,
10am-4pm, $1.50 per ride
Date(s)
03 Aug 2008 - 03 Aug 2008
Venue
River Edge Park, McAlister St
Phone
07 308 6058
Hot Club Sandwich
A Wellington based trio who play a repertoire of jazz, blues & country swing standards & original songs
Local Artists Concert
A variety of local talent
Peace Park Maket
Arts, Craft, Gifts, Produce
8am-1pm
Last Thursday of every Month
Date(s)
28 Aug 2008 - 28 Aug 2008
Venue
Peace Park, Next to Museum, Boon St
Phone
07 312 5403
Peace Park Maket
Arts, Craft, Gifts, Produce
8am-1pm
Last Thursday of every Month
Date(s)
28 Aug 2008 - 28 Aug 2008
Venue
Peace Park, Next to Museum, Boon St
Phone
07 312 5403
September
2008
Amazon Trio
Trio - Viola, Cello & Double Bass - solo players from Wellington
Date(s)
01 Sep 2008 - 01 Sep 2008
Venue
Church of St George & St John, Domain Rd
Phone
07 308 8661
Email
embayliss@paradise.net.nz
Opotiki Silent Film Festival
more details to follow
Date(s)
06 Sep 2008 - 07 Sep 2008
Venue
Opotiki
Phone
07 308 7759
Ohope Craft Market
Held 1st Saturday of every month as well as special dates.
8am-1pm
Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Plants plus more
Date(s)
06 Sep 2008 - 06 Sep 2008
Venue
Ohope Hall, Bluett Rd, Ohope
Phone
07 312 3339
River Edge Park Railway
acces via McAlister St,
10am-4pm, $1.50 per ride
Date(s)
07 Sep 2008 - 07 Sep 2008
Venue
River Edge Park, McAlister St
Phone
07 308 6058
Kawerau Woodskills Festival
This annual event combines all there us to see about working with wood
Date(s)
12 Sep 2008 - 14 Sep 2008
Venue
Kawerau
Phone
07 306 9009
Handels 'Solomon'
Presented by the Edgecumbe Choir and the Gisborne Choral Combined Chiors
7pm
Bay Honda Trail Ride
Main Track 20-30km, small kids track 1km & big kids track 5km. Must have helmet & boots to ride
9.30am-4pm
Date(s)
20 Sep 2008 - 20 Sep 2008
Venue
2km up Mimiha Rd, halfway along Matata Straight
Phone
07 322 2371 or 07 307 0502
Young Performer's Concert
Date(s)
20 Sep 2008 - 20 Sep 2008
Venue
Church of St George & St John, Domain Rd
Phone
07 308 8661
Email
embayliss@paradise.net.nz
Peace Park Maket
Arts, Craft, Gifts, Produce
8am-1pm
Last Thursday of every Month
Date(s)
25 Sep 2008 - 25 Sep 2008
Venue
Peace Park, Next to Museum, Boon St
Phone
07 312 5403
October
2008
Ohope Craft Market
Held 1st Saturday of every month as well as special dates.
8am-1pm
Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Plants plus more
Date(s)
04 Oct 2008 - 04 Oct 2008
Venue
Ohope Hall, Bluett Rd, Ohope
Phone
07 312 3339
River Edge Park Railway
acces via McAlister St,
10am-4pm, $1.50 per ride
Date(s)
05 Oct 2008 - 05 Oct 2008
Venue
River Edge Park, McAlister St
Phone
07 308 6058
River Edge Park Railway
acces via McAlister St,
10am-4pm, $1.50 per ride
Date(s)
05 Oct 2008 - 05 Oct 2008
Venue
River Edge Park, McAlister St
Phone
07 308 6058
Bay Honda Trail Ride
Main Track 20-30km, small kids track 1km & big kids track 5km. Must have helmet & boots to ride
9.30am-4pm
Date(s)
18 Oct 2008 - 18 Oct 2008
Venue
2km up Mimiha Rd, halfway along Matata Straight
Phone
07 322 2371 or 07 307 0502
Peace Park Maket
Arts, Craft, Gifts, Produce
8am-1pm
Last Thursday of every Month
Date(s)
30 Oct 2008 - 30 Oct 2008
Venue
Peace Park, Next to Museum, Boon St
Phone
07 312 5403
November
2008
Theatre Whakatane presents 'Brassed off'
more details to follow
Date(s)
01 Nov 2008 - 30 Nov 2008
Venue
Whakatane Little Theatre, Short St
Phone
07 308 7759
Ohope Craft Market
Held 1st Saturday of every month as well as special dates.
8am-1pm
Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Plants plus more
Date(s)
01 Nov 2008 - 01 Nov 2008
Venue
Ohope Hall, Bluett Rd, Ohope
Phone
07 312 3339
Norske Skog Mountain Race
An 8km race to the summit - 852m above sea level.
For more info visit the website www.kawerauharrierclub.co.nz
Norske Skog Mountain Race
An 8km race to the summit - 852m above sea level.
For more info visit the website www.kawerauharrierclub.co.nz
Rotorua to Ohope Fun Ride
Rotorua to Ohope Fun Ride. 100km or 50/50 relay
Date(s)
09 Nov 2008 - 09 Nov 2008
Venue
Rotorua-Ohope
Phone
07 347 2009 or 027 4896 599
Rotorua to Ohope Fun Ride
Rotorua to Ohope Fun Ride. 100km or 50/50 relay
Date(s)
09 Nov 2008 - 09 Nov 2008
Venue
Rotorua-Ohope
Phone
07 347 2009 or 027 4896 599
Peace Park Maket
Arts, Craft, Gifts, Produce
8am-1pm
Last Thursday of every Month
Date(s)
13 Nov 2008 - 13 Nov 2008
Venue
Peace Park, Next to Museum, Boon St
Phone
07 312 5403
Musical - Brassed Off
Theatre Whakatane Production
Date(s)
20 Nov 2008 - 29 Nov 2008
Venue
Whakatane Little Theatre
Phone
07 308 8661
Peace Park Maket
Arts, Craft, Gifts, Produce
8am-1pm
Last Thursday of every Month
Date(s)
27 Nov 2008 - 27 Nov 2008
Venue
Peace Park, Next to Museum, Boon St
Phone
07 312 5403
December
2008
New Zealand Symphony
Ticket sales through radio 1XX closer to the date. More Information to come.
Date(s)
02 Dec 2008 - 02 Dec 2008
Venue
War Memorial Hall
Phone
04 801 3851
Website
www.nzso.co.nz
Whakatane Christmas in the Park
more details to follow
Date(s)
06 Dec 2008 - 06 Dec 2008
Venue
Mataatua Reserve
Phone
07 306 2030
Free Phone
0800 942 528
Whakatane Christmas Parade
more information to follow
Date(s)
06 Dec 2008 - 06 Dec 2008
Venue
The Strand
Phone
07 307 0039
Ohope Craft Market
Held 1st Saturday of every month as well as special dates.
8am-1pm
Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Plants plus more
Date(s)
06 Dec 2008 - 06 Dec 2008
Venue
Ohope Hall, Bluett Rd, Ohope
Phone
07 312 3339
Peace Park Maket
Arts, Craft, Gifts, Produce
8am-1pm
Last Thursday of every Month
Date(s)
11 Dec 2008 - 11 Dec 2008
Venue
Peace Park, Next to Museum, Boon St
Phone
07 312 5403
The Edgecumbe Choir Christmas Concert
Date(s)
13 Dec 2008 - 13 Dec 2008
Venue
St George & St John Church, Domain Rd
Phone
07 308 8700
Kawerau Christmas in the Park
more details to follow
Date(s)
20 Dec 2008 - 20 Dec 2008
Venue
Kawerau
Phone
07 323 7550
Peace Park Maket
Arts, Craft, Gifts, Produce
8am-1pm
Last Thursday of every Month
Date(s)
26 Dec 2008 - 26 Dec 2008
Venue
Peace Park, Next to Museum, Boon St
Phone
07 312 5403
January
2009
Whakatane Summer Arts Festival
Arts, Music, Antique Fair. More details to follow
Date(s)
23 Jan 2009 - 30 Mar 2009
Venue
various
Phone
07 308 4098
Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Awards
more details to follow
Date(s)
23 Jan 2009 - 26 Jan 2009
Venue
War Memorial Hall Sports Stadium
Phone
07 308 4098
February
2009
Carlo Curley - Concert Organist
Whakatane Music Society presents the world-renowned concert organist Carlo Curley, who has been described as 'The Pavarotti of the Organ'.
Date(s)
19 Feb 2009 - 19 Feb 2009
Venue
Whakatane Little Theatre
Phone
(07) 308 0215
Email
warnerh@wave.co.nz
March
2009
Opotiki Charity Concerts
more details to follow
March
2010
Opotiki Charity Concerts
more details to follow
