Autumn Winter Events Guide

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

Toka Tū | Kawe Mate | E hoki mai nei ki te ūkaipō | Return to Your Place of Nourishment

Art Exhibitions: Toka Tū | Kawe Mate | E hoki mai nei ki te ūkaipō/Return to You

Join us to enjoy three exhibitions in their second iterations, evolving within a new context while continuing to honour resilience, memory, and the transformative power of Toi Māori.

Ōhiwa Oyster Festival

Join us at the Ōhiwa Oyster Festival 2025 — a full day of fresh seafood, live music, and coastal celebration at Port Ōhope Wharf.

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Night Walks 2025

Don't hibernate this winter! Wrap up warm, grab a torch and explore the REAL Whakatāne Night Life scene with the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust!

Trust Horizon, Light Up Whakatāne

10 days of illuminated art and installations in the Whakatāne CBD

What's On...

Whakatāne Sunday Market

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

Sun 30 Nov

Kiwi English for Beginner/Elementary - Whakatāne

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

Mon 1 Dec

First Fridays - DJ Kharmi @ Mata Brewery

Kharmi is a multi-talented local muso bringing a fresh approach to entertainment with his combination of live guitar and DJing. He'll be playing an array of chill house, dub and reggae tunes to get your weekend started right

Fri 5 Dec

Whakatāne Sunday Market

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

Sun 7 Dec

Open Mic Sunday at Mata Brewery

Open Mic Sundays at Mata Brewery are held on the first Sunday of the Month from 3pm.

Sun 7 Dec

Kiwi English for Beginner/Elementary - Whakatāne

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

Mon 8 Dec

Doggie Arvo

Get your fur babies in the car and head out for a paws-itively fun afternoon on the back lawn from 1-3pm every second Saturday of the month!

Sat 13 Dec

Whakatāne Sunday Market

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

Sun 14 Dec

Kiwi English for Beginner/Elementary - Whakatāne

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

Mon 15 Dec

TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift

Calling all Swifties - make a ‘sweet escape’ to the world of Taylor Swift with TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift!

Mon 15 Dec

'Tukuna Rakau' Te Reo Open Mic @ Mata Brewery

Karanga ra, wanna come waiata for a bit? Practice a mihi or pepeha? Haere Mai ki Te Whare o Mata. You can sing, korero, haka, whatever you want, and only as much as you want in Te Reo.

Wed 17 Dec

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