ImageAutumn / Winter events guide Home Events Autumn / Winter Events Guide 2023 Here it is folks - our selection of the best events this season in Whakatāne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty ImageMoemoeā - a time for dreamingNigel Borell (Pirirākau, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Te Whakatōhea) is a significant figure within within the realm of indigenous art and cultural advocacy.ImageLandmarks for the LandlessLandmarks for the Landless delves into the significance of pouwhenua, symbolic markers of ancestral ties and cultural heritage in Aotearoa.ImageMatarikiMatariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades and is recognised by all cultures throughout the world.ImageWhakatāne Kiwi Trust Night Walks 2024Don't hibernate this winter! Wrap up warm, grab a torch and explore the REAL Whakatāne Night Life scene with the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust! ImageŌhiwa Oyster FestivalWe are proud to announce the inaugural Ōhiwa Oyster Festival! ImageCommunity events and marketsCommunity events and markets Image Whakatāne Library & Exhibition Centre The centre hosts the Horizon Energy Group Library, the Whakatāne District Museum display and three gallery spaces. Sign up for our weekly email 'What's On' to hear about events and activities happening in our rohe. Sign up for updates »