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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.

Mon 1 Apr - Thu 30 May

Mon 1 Apr - Tue 30 Apr

Blackadder Goes Forth is the fourth series of the immensely popular BBC show written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton. The show won the British Academy Television Award for Best Comedy and now it’s being brought to the stage in Whakatane.

Wed 10 Apr - Sat 20 Apr

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

Wed 17 Apr

Wed 17 Apr

Wed 17 Apr

Wed 17 Apr

Thu 18 Apr

Fri 19 Apr

Fri 19 Apr

Fri 19 Apr

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