Some of the following dates are subject to confirmation and may change. Contact the Events Manager, Mike Van der Boom by email at mikev@whakatane.govt.nz or phone on 07 307 2050 for any information on possible changes.
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The annual business show that features the huge range of Eastern Bay of Plenty business and leisure activities. It's All Here. Free entry to the public. Friday 12pm - 5pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am - 4pm. click here for more info...
A series of silent classics are screened to live accompaniment on the theatre's grand piano. Cinema just like it was in the old days. click here for more info...
The world famous Carlo Curley, a consummate entertainer who has been dubbed ‘The Pavarotti of the Organ’. Carlo will play 45-rank two-manual and pedal Viscount ‘Prestige 60’ classical-style digital organ with appropriate amplification to recreate the grandeur of a pipe organ. click here for more info...
Pole Climbing, chip shovelling, chainsaw carving, woodchopping. It is amazing what can be achieved with wood. Kawerau has the whole spectrum over three days of Woodfest whichi ncorporates the Woodskills Festival in the Ron Hardie Recreation Centre. Enter the public vote and see whose pieces has won from a prize pool of more than $20,000. click here for more info...
Entry forms are now online at www.kaweraudc.co.nz for the National Woodskills competition to be held September 10-12 as part of the annual Woodfest. There are some new categories this year, including Wearable Wood and novice for newbies to the art of wood crafting. Overall there are 10 categories with more than $20,000 in prize money to be won. The public vote will be rather bizaare this year, so imagination is the key.
Watch this space for more details over the next few months.
Let's get ready to rumble... MOVE over, David Tua … the Eastern Bay’s boxing talent is ready to step into the ring.
Local identities are volunteering to glove up and put their bodies on the line … all for a good cause.
click here for more info...
Mataatua Iwi Challenge Open Pig Hunting Competition
This is a pig hunting competition with a difference. Aimed at getting iwi active with a traditional past time of pig hunting for the adults, and possuming to involve the tamariki. Due to popular demand this competition is also now open to the general public, so all you pig hunters grab an entry form and be in to win. click here for more info...
Enjoy a scrumptious meal, listen to an amazing speaker. $55 tickets on sale at the Hospice Shop (beside Whitcoulls), Kerry Nott Pharmacy Opotiki or Smiths City Kawerau. There will be no door sales, and a cash bar only. The evening includes live and blind auctions. Uzabus will provide a bus Whakatane return for $5, bus route included with tickets. click here for more info...
The BirdsaPlenty Festival is held in October each year in the Whakatane and Opotiki Districts and includes the Godwit welcome and a variety of field trips and seminars. The festival is the first of its kind in New Zealand and celebrates the abundance of bird life in the Eastern Bay and the work of conservation groups in the region. click here for more info...
Whakatane Rod & Custom Club Inc Presents an a day of fun for all ages
Registration/Breakfast at 9am
Autoholics Paint Shop then a mystery cruise, games, show 'n' shine, ending with prizegiving at the Whakatane Sportfishing Club click here for more info...
Calling all children aged from 2-14 you have the chance to show off your skills and burn up some energy on the Mini Motu Course. click here for more info...
BayTrust Motu Challenge Multisport Event is the 2nd largest Multisport Event in New Zealand. Be part of this professional race and not only test your ability but experience the beautiful scenery that the Eastern Bay of Plenty has on offer. click here for more info...
Calling all bikers! This new event will be run together with the Baytrust Motu Challenge multisport. You can enter either an individual or a two person team. The 65km mountain bike will be raced with the Motu Challenge competitors. Multisporters will then split off at Motu to complete their run, ride and paddle; while Motu 160 competitors will get straight onto their road bikes and cycle 90km back over Traffords Hill and down Waioeka gorge to Opotiki. click here for more info...
Phone
(027) 2273252 Race director
Address
Prize giving and finish - Princess Street Reserve Opotiki
New Zealand violinist and composer Fiona Pears is a passionate and animated performer with rare and natural charisma. Fiona is an electrifying and visual musician who thrills audiences wherever she plays. Her band is made up of some of the most talented musicians in New Zealand; Greg Donaldson on drums, Pete Fleming on bass, Mike Ferrar on guitar and UK pianist and Musical Director, Ian Tilley. click here for more info...
Labour Weekend 2010 will be another big weekend for Opotiki with the 2nd Howie’s Super 4 Invitational hunting competition added to the town’s traditional long weekend events.Opotiki won the inaugural event for 2009 and has hosting rights for the 2010 event. Get your team in and see if you can secure the 2011 event for your town. All details including rules and entry form found under more information. click here for more info...
Event will feature the work of artists and craftspeople specialising in such visual arts as painting, mixed media, photography, soft and hard sculpture, wood turning, furnishings, paper art, pottery, wearable art, designer clothing and jewellery. There will be a variety of businesses offering art focused products and representatives from local organisations and educators. And, together with the opportunity to view, purchase and learn about the arts. click here for more info...
Opotiki Blue Light Trolley Derby is a very fun event so get your cart building specs, grab the kids and start construction. I promise you won't be dissappointed. click here for more info...
Get in the mood and enjoy a night of entertainment from the Eastern Bay and Northland. All proceeds going to the Opotiki SPCA and the Opotiki Charity Concert Trust. There will also be a box for SPCA food donations.
The popular Bay of Plenty Electricity's 'Toi's Challenge' running and walking event takes place in Whakatane during November each year. The event takes in one of world's most scenic multi terranin routes - Nga Tapuwae o Toi (in the footsteps of Toi). The 18.5km kilometre course captures the essence of the Whakatane district and includes sea cliffs, Ohope Beach and native bush. click here for more info...
A Truck Show featuring some of the big rigs. Come have a look at the trucks and help raise funds for Child Cancer. A drive through town will take place at 11AM. Gold coin donation, raffles and a sausage sizzle. The kids will love it! Harley's also on show. click here for more info...
Date(s)
20th November 2010
Venue
Trident High School, Arawa Rd Whakatane
Phone
07 3087399
Whakatane Truck And Bike Show
Support child cancer in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and see some of New Zealand's gruntiest machines while you are at it. A wonderful day the whole famiily will enjoy. Truck rides, entertainment and food all on offer. Stay tuned to whakatane.com for more details.
A fun, safe and enjoyable family event!
The day will kick off with an 'Amazing Race' followed by a 'family game of cricket' with the afternoon's entertainment starting at 12 pm.
More information will be posted soon
The Annual Waihau Bay Tuna Tournament is a hit with keen fishing enthusiast taking to the Waihau Bay waters. For more information please contact Christine
Phone
07 3253949 - Christine
Address
Waihau Bay, Eastcape
Cost
TBC
Date
27th December 2010 - 2nd January 2011
Annual Opotiki Rodeo
The Annual Opotiki Rodeo (Sponsored by: Whakatane Hunting and Fishing) is not to be missed. It features spectacular horse and western type events and is commended by the competing cowboys & girls to be one of the best in New Zealand. click here for more info...
The Whakatane Sportfishing Club runs one of the biggest fishing tournaments in New Zealand, with a prize pool of over $120,000. The waters of the Eastern Bay are well known sport fishing grounds and the heaviest catches are well over 50kg. click here for more info...
January 8 & 9 2010 -One of Touch NZ's biggest open events that has been running for 23 years.The event attracts teams from all over NZ and overseas - attractive prizes, great summer social atmosphere click here for more info...
The Whakatane Sport Fishing Club runs one of the biggest fishing tournaments in NZ, with a prize pool of over $120,000. The waters of the Eastern Bay are well known sport fishing grounds and the heaviest catches are well over 50kg. click here for more info...
For painting and drawing. An exhibition of selected works from the many works submitted by artists throughout the country. 2011 entry forms available August 2010. Winners announced 8pm Friday 28 January. click here for more info...
The competition is designed to be accessible to all digitally creative people and provide an opportunity to show case their work. Mini Movie Maker films will be shown in conjunction with Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award and Summer Arts at the end of January 2011. The films will be shown in two formats: click here for more info...
Welcome the Steam Train to Matata.
The main road will be closed and the street will come alive: Craft and food stalls, Classic planes, helicopter rides,vintage and classic cars. 12 noon to 2:30pm
The official tourism information website for the Whakatane District, including Ohope and Murupara, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatane is a coastal town, situated in the North Island of New Zealand, just one hour drive from Tauranga and Rotorua.
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