Autumn Events Guide

Here it is folks - our selection of the best events this season in Whakatāne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty

Whakatāne Library & Exhibition Centre

The centre hosts the Horizon Energy Group Library, the Whakatāne District Museum display and three gallery spaces.

Frazzled Kiwi Adventure Race Whakatāne 2025

Join in the Frazzled Kiwi fun with your team of 2-5 awesome people in this trek/run only adventure race in Whakatāne on Sunday 10 March!

West End Wiggle 2025

Join us for a weekend of Surf, Art and Music this April.

Flavours of Plenty Festival

Introducing a moth-watering menu of events across the Bay of Plenty.

What's On...

Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - Art Exhibition

The annual non-acquisitive award is dedicated to excellence across all art forms within Aotearoa New Zealand contemporary art practice.

Mon 3 Feb - Sat 29 Mar

Kiwi English for Beginner/Elementary - Whakatāne

We are excited to begin our English Language course in Te Kōputu Whakatāne Library.

Mon 24 Mar

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime

Join us at the library for a relaxed weekly session filled with stories, songs and rhymes to grow young minds.

Tue 25 Mar

Lego Legends

A weekly free-play lego session!

Wed 26 Mar

Whakatāne Recruitment Seminar

Curious about what policing in New Zealand is all about? Come Join us!

Wed 26 Mar

Fa'amele Etuale's award-winning artwork 'His last birthday 30/10/2013'

Creative Corner

Looking for a creative outlet? Te Kōputu is hosting a guided art session fortnightly after school! Suitable for ages 8+.

Thu 27 Mar

Epic Board Game Night

Join Epic Escape for board game fun at Epic HQ 197 Commerce Street, Whakatane. Meet some new people, learn some new games and have an epic time.

Thu 27 Mar

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

Join us at Mata Brewery every Thursday for our "Believe it Or Not" Quiz Night

Thu 27 Mar

Whānau Language hub - Language-Rich Environments from birth

Fri 28 Mar

Join us for Ōhope’s Manu Competition, proudly brought to you by VM Events Ltd and Whakatāne District Council. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, bring your best bombs and biggest splashes as we take over the wharf for a morning of manu madness, music, and good vibes.

Sat 29 Mar

Whakatāne Sunday Market

Showcasing a variety of stalls from throughout the region and the wider Bay of Plenty.

Sun 30 Mar

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People enjoying artworks at the exhibition

Molly Morpeth Canaday Award

Presented by Arts Whakatāne and exhibition partner Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre, this annual non-acquisitive award is dedicated to excellence across all art forms within Aotearoa New Zealand contemporary art practice.

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