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April 2025

Wednesday 2nd
Lego Legends

Lego Legends

3:30pm to 4:30pm

A weekly free-play lego session!

Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Thursday 3rd
Quiz Night Thursdays Mata Brewery

Quiz Night Thursdays Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Join us at Mata Brewery every Thursday for our "Believe it Or Not" Quiz Night.  Get ready to put your knowledge to the test and unleash your inner trivia superstar!

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

7:00pm to 10:00pm

All Poker Players Welcome! Beginners | Intermediate | Advanced
Cards Fly at 7pm.

Friday 4th
NIGHT WALKS IN WHAKATANE

GUIDED NIGHT WALKS

7:00pm to 9:30pm

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

Saturday 5th

Whakatane Gardens parkrun

8:00am to 9:30am

Come along to the Whakatane parkrun held every Saturday from 8am at the Whakatane Gardens. What is Whakatane parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event.

Fundraising Pony Rides

Fundraising Pony Rides

9:00am to 2:15pm

Fundraising Pony Rides - Saturday 5th April 2025 

Tamariki Foodie Fair

10:00am to 1:00pm

A fun filled food fair with kid-friendly activities and tasty treats

The Comm Whakatane Easter Egg Hunt

The Comm Whakatane Easter Egg Hunt

10:30am to 12:30pm

Get ready for an egg-citing day at The Comm Whakatane's annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Whakatāne Rose Gardens!

The Comm Easter Egg Hunt

The Comm Easter Egg Hunt

10:30am to 12:00pm

The Comm Easter Egg Hunt brought to you by Radio 1XX on Saturday 5th April 2025 at the Whakatane Rose Gardens from 10:30am.

Sunday 6th
Whakatane Sunday Market

Whakatane Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

The Whakatāne Sunday Market is the perfect place to explore a wide range of stalls showcasing local produce and handmade treasures from the Bay of Plenty.  

Wednesday 9th
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Thursday 10th
FCANZ Best Practice Day

FCANZ Best Practice Day

9:30am to 3:00pm

Enjoy a day out with Fencing Contractors Association NZ and see best-practice fencing techniques showcased through practical demonstrations.

Quiz Night Thursdays Mata Brewery

Quiz Night Thursdays Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Join us at Mata Brewery every Thursday for our "Believe it Or Not" Quiz Night.  Get ready to put your knowledge to the test and unleash your inner trivia superstar!

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

7:00pm to 10:00pm

All Poker Players Welcome! Beginners | Intermediate | Advanced
Cards Fly at 7pm.

Saturday 12th

Big Brothers Big Sisters EBOP Charity Fishing Tournament 2025

6:00am to 5:00pm

Our Charity Fishing Tournament is back and better than ever with over $8000 in prizes including a new junior section for under 16yrs.

Whakatane Gardens parkrun

8:00am to 9:30am

Come along to the Whakatane parkrun held every Saturday from 8am at the Whakatane Gardens. What is Whakatane parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event.

NZ 4x4 trials national finals

10:00am to 3:00pm

NZ 4x4 National Trial Comes to Town – April 12th

 Neil Diamond Tribute

Neil Diamond Tribute

7:00pm to 10:30pm

Join the Whakatane RSA for an unforgettable evening with The Neil Diamond Tribute featuring Mark Taipari.

Sunday 13th
Whakatane Sunday Market

Whakatane Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

The Whakatāne Sunday Market is the perfect place to explore a wide range of stalls showcasing local produce and handmade treasures from the Bay of Plenty.  

Monday 14th
Steps Dance School April Holiday Program

Steps Dance School April Holiday Program

9:00am to 3:00pm

Join Kirsty and Reneè for three exciting days of dance, fun, fitness, and friendship at STEPS!

Tuesday 15th
Steps Dance School April Holiday Program

Steps Dance School April Holiday Program

9:00am to 3:00pm

Join Kirsty and Reneè for three exciting days of dance, fun, fitness, and friendship at STEPS!

Wednesday 16th
Steps Dance School April Holiday Program

Steps Dance School April Holiday Program

9:00am to 3:00pm

Join Kirsty and Reneè for three exciting days of dance, fun, fitness, and friendship at STEPS!

Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

‘Sound of Voices’ Open Mic

‘Sound of Voices’ Open Mic

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Sound of Voices Open Mic at Mata Brewery Taproom is the perfect opportunity to share your talent or unwind with live entertainment in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.

Thursday 17th
Quiz Night Thursdays Mata Brewery

Quiz Night Thursdays Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Join us at Mata Brewery every Thursday for our "Believe it Or Not" Quiz Night.  Get ready to put your knowledge to the test and unleash your inner trivia superstar!

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

7:00pm to 10:00pm

All Poker Players Welcome! Beginners | Intermediate | Advanced
Cards Fly at 7pm.

Friday 18th
NIGHT WALKS IN WHAKATANE

GUIDED NIGHT WALKS

7:00pm to 9:30pm

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

Saturday 19th

Whakatane Gardens parkrun

8:00am to 9:30am

Come along to the Whakatane parkrun held every Saturday from 8am at the Whakatane Gardens. What is Whakatane parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event.

Sunday 20th
Whakatane Sunday Market

Whakatane Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

The Whakatāne Sunday Market is the perfect place to explore a wide range of stalls showcasing local produce and handmade treasures from the Bay of Plenty.  

Open Mic at Mata Brewery

Open Mic at Mata Brewery

3:00pm to 8:00pm

Open Mic is back and better than ever. Due to the ongoing success of our monthly events, you can now enjoy Open Mic every 3rd Sunday of the month at the Mata Brewery Tasting Room.  

Wednesday 23rd
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Thursday 24th
Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

7:00pm to 10:00pm

All Poker Players Welcome! Beginners | Intermediate | Advanced
Cards Fly at 7pm.

Saturday 26th

Whakatane Gardens parkrun

8:00am to 9:30am

Come along to the Whakatane parkrun held every Saturday from 8am at the Whakatane Gardens. What is Whakatane parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event.

Sunday 27th
Whakatane Sunday Market

Whakatane Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

The Whakatāne Sunday Market is the perfect place to explore a wide range of stalls showcasing local produce and handmade treasures from the Bay of Plenty.  

Wednesday 30th
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.