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People admiring traditional carving in museum

Arts, Heritage & Culture

Whakatāne is unique in its strong cultural heritage, spawning a kaleidoscope of arts and culture that weaves an inter-generational story.

From Te Mānuka Tūtahi, the wharenui that travelled globally before returning to its rightful place, to spiritual pā sites marking footsteps from the past, to state-of-art exhibition centre Te Koputu a te whanga a Toi, our district is steeped in gloriously rich history that can be experienced first-hand. 

Upcoming Arts & Culture Events

Nigel Borell (Pirirākau, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Te Whakatōhea) is a significant figure within within the realm of indigenous art and cultural advocacy.

Sat 13 Apr - Sat 15 Jun

Sat 27 Apr - Sat 15 Jun

Sat 27 Apr - Sat 15 Jun

Wed 8 May

Fri 26 Jul

Fri 26 Jul - Sun 4 Aug

Sat 3 Aug