EVENTS CALENDAR

For assistance with event planning, marketing, funding advice and Whakatane District Council requirements contact...
Mike Vanderboom
Events Coordinator
Whakatane District Council
Private Bag 1002
Whakatane

Email: mikev@whakatane.govt.nz
Telephone: 07 308 6726
Fax: 07 308 6020
Mobile: 0272 428 405

Please contact us anytime to add your event to Whakatane.info

The Whakatane district hosts many events annually. From some of New Zealand’s biggest fishing tournaments and multisport events to the Summer Arts festival and Sporting events. The Whakatane community puts on a wide range of events, catering for all ages and interests.
For a list of upcoming events, see below.

More Information

June 2008

Green Screenings

'Green screenings' show on the first Tuesday of each month from
7 - 9pm in association with East Bay Reap and EBOP.
For more information contact Louise 308 4098
or email louises@eastbayreap.org.nz

Whakatane Great Outdoors Monty's Revenge
The 2008 Event is shaping up to be very exciting with a few new categories and a support group for Monty's Novices. More information available in February. Whakatane Great Outdoors Monty's Revenge Multisport event is day of adventure on one of the most scenic courses in New Zealand taking in seascapes, cliffs, bush and river vistas. Monty's Revenge is an acheiveable 57km course that includes run, bike and kayak sections and is open to individuals or teams.

Date(s) 14th June 2008 Phone 07 308 0243

Mataatua Paddling to the World's Regata
Tuatara Waka Ama Club, Tarawera Outrigger Canoe Club, Rangitaiki Waka Ama Club event. 10km & 14km courses. 10am start.
Date(s) 28 Jun 2008 - 28 Jun 2008
Venue Whakatane Boat Ramp
Phone 07 308 8557

JULY 2008

An Evening with NZ Medium Kelvin Cruickshank
An Evening with NZ Medium Kelvin Cruickshank With the outstanding success and popularity of TV2�s award winning series "Sensing Murder", Kelvin has been literally swamped with people wanting to see him. For this reason, he has decided to introduce a series of exclusive evenings that will help to reach out and touch more people at once. Tickets $65 available from ITICKET & TICKETEK
Date(s) 19 Jul 2008 - 19 Jul 2008
Venue Awakeri Events Centre
Phone 07 306 2030
Website www.ticket.co..nz & www.iticket.co.nz

Theatre Whakatane Inc presents 'Understanding Women'
Date(s) 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, 26th JULY 7.30pm 20th JULY 4pm
A Stage Show Like Nothing You Have Experienced Before.
Written by Devon Williamson Directed by Bill Clark = Hilarious Kiwi Comedy!

A garden shed - 3 blokes – crate of beer – girlie magazines
And of course they Understand Women!!!
Little Theatre, Whakatane July 18th 19th 24th 25th 26th evenings at 7.30pm Sunday 20th 4pm
$18 per ticket AVAILABLE NOW FROM Renshaw’s Gemtime Jeweller the Strand Whakatane
Location - Little Theatre
Contact Scott Jarrett
Phone 07 308 7556
Email scott_jarrett@xtra.co.nz

August 2008

Hot Club Sandwich
A Wellington based trio who play a repertoire of jazz, blues & country swing standards & original songs
Date(s) 08 Aug 2008 - 08 Aug 2008
Venue - to be confirmed
Phone 07 308 8661
Email embayliss@paradise.net.nz

Local Artists Concert
A variety of local talent
Date(s) 23 Aug 2008 - 23 Aug 2008
Venue - Church of St George & St John
Phone 07 308 8661
Email embayliss@paradise.net.nz

September 2008

Amazon Trio
Trio - Viola, Cello & Double Bass - solo players from Wellington
Date(s) 01 Sep 2008 - 01 Sep 2008
Venue - Church of St George & St John, Domain Rd
Phone 07 308 8661
Email embayliss@paradise.net.nz

Beacon Business and Leisure Show
The Beacon Business and Leisure Show is an annual event which showcases local businesses, activities and services. We offer free admission to the public and have various exciting and interactive events and activities planned for both attendees and visitors alike. It is our goal not only to showcase our businesses and lifestyle but to reach the people of our region and reinforce the fact that the Eastern Bay of Plenty has everything; after all... It's All Here.
Date(s) 5,6, & 7th Sept
Venue Whakatane War Memorial Hall
Contact Jennifer Manning
Phone 027 304 6347
Email jbmanning@slingshot.co.nz

Young Performer's Concert

Date(s) 20 Sep 2008 - 20 Sep 2008
Venue - Church of St George & St John, Domain Rd
Phone 07 308 8661
Email embayliss@paradise.net.nz

October 2008

Birds a Plenty Festival
The BirdsaPlenty festival is held in October each year in the Whakatane and Opotiki Districts and includes the Godwit welcome and a variety of field trips and seminars. The festival is a first of its kind in New Zealand and celebrates the abundance of bird life in the Eastern Bay and the work of conservation groups in the region.
Date(s) October 2007
Location - Eastern Bay of Plenty
Contact Eastbay REAP
Phone 07 308 4098
Email ceo@eastbayreap.org.nz

November 2008

Norske Skog Mountain Race
An 8km race to the summit - 852m above sea level. For more info visit the website www.kawerauharrierclub.co.nz
Date(s) 01 Nov 2008 - 01 Nov 2008
Venue Mount Putauaki
Phone 07 323 7550
Website www.kawerauharrierclub.co.nz

Bay of Plenty Electricity Toi's Challenge
The popular Bay of Plenty Electricity's 'Toi's Challenge' running and walking event takes place in Whakatane during November each year. The event takes in one of world's most scenic multi terranin routes - Nga Tapuwae o Toi (in the footsteps of Toi). The 18.5km kilometre course captures the essence of the Whakatane district and includes sea cliffs, Ohope Beach and native bush.
Date(s) 9th Nober 2008
Location - Nga Tapuwai o Toi walkway, Whakatane.
Contact Piet Kors
Phone 07 308 7345
Email pekoreko@xtra.co.nz

Brumby Races
Unlike most race days, the Brumby Race Day is a chance for all types of horses to stretch their legs round the track. A great event for the whole family to enjoy.
Date(s) November 2008
Location Te Teko Race Course
Contact Martin Gow
Phone 07 322 8530
Email craighaven@xtra.co.nz

Musical - Brassed Off
Theatre Whakatane Production
Date(s) 20 Nov 2008 - 29 Nov 2008
Venue - Whakatane Little Theatre
Phone 07 308 8661

December 2008

New Zealand Symphony
Ticket sales through radio 1XX closer to the date. More Information to come.
Date(s) 02 Dec 2008 - 02 Dec 2008
Venue - War Memorial Hall
Phone 04 801 3851
Website
www.nzso.co.nz

Christmas Celebrations
Whakatane District has a number of events to celebrate Christmas including a Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park.
Date(s) 15th December 2007
Contact Whakatane Information Centre
Phone 07 308 6058
Free Phone 0800 942 528

Summercross Motocross National Series
The National Championship Summercross is held at Awakaponga each year, where entrants compete for the Title of the New Zealand Dirt Bike Federation Champions, making it one of the most important meets in New Zealand. click here for more info...
Date(s) December 29th & 30th 2007
Location - Awakaponga Circuit, Braemar Rd.
Contact Tony Rees
Phone 021 791 989
Email admin@tonyrees.co.nz
Website www.bopmcc.co.nz

January 2009