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April 2025

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.

Resene Wallpaper Roadshow

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Attention all DIY-enthusiasts and design lovers!

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.

Creative Corner

Creative Corner

3:30pm to 4:30pm

Looking for a creative outlet?

Te Kōputu is hosting a guided art session fortnightly after school!

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 11th
West End Wiggle 2025 – Traditional Longboard Comp

West End Wiggle 2025 – Traditional Longboard Comp

6:30am to 4:00pm

Men’s & Women’s Invitational Traditional Longboard Surfing Competition – Free Spectator Event

Radio 1XX Pyjama Party

Radio 1XX Pyjama Party

7:00am to 7:00pm

Join us for the Radio 1XX Pyjama Party thanks to New World Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki and Kawerau on Friday 11th April! 

West End Wiggle 2025 - Art Exhibition

West End Wiggle 2025 - Art Exhibition

10:00am to 9:00pm

Art Exhibition – Free Entry for All

West End Wiggle 2025 - Aotearoa Film Festival

West End Wiggle 2025 - Aotearoa Film Festival

6:00pm to 7:00pm

The Aotearoa Surf Film Festival returns in 2025 with an exciting outdoor screening that celebrates the spirit of surf culture and storytelling through film.

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.

West End Wiggle 2025 – Traditional Longboard Comp

West End Wiggle 2025 – Traditional Longboard Comp

6:30am to 4:00pm

Men’s & Women’s Invitational Traditional Longboard Surfing Competition – Free Spectator Event

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.

New Zealand Sport Fishing Youth Nationals

New Zealand Sport Fishing Youth Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

New Zealand Sport Fishing Youth Nationals 2025 from 12th to 27th April 2025 sponsored by DAWA.  

$5 entry fee (0-17yrs, members and non members

NZ 4x4 trials national finals

10:00am to 3:00pm

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

A Taste of Wainui Marketplace

A Taste of Wainui Marketplace

12:00pm to 3:00pm

Experience the first-ever Wainui Producers Market in the stunning Waingarara Valley.

West End Wiggle 2025 - Apres Surf

West End Wiggle 2025 - Apres Surf

5:30pm to 11:00pm

Apres Surf 2025 – Live Music, Art & Prizes

 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.  

The Comm Easter Egg Hunt

The Comm Easter Egg Hunt

10:30am to 12:30pm

Join Radio 1XX for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt at the Whakatāne Rose Gardens on Sunday, 13th April 2025, starting at 10:30am.

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!

Junior Golf Holiday Coaching

Junior Golf Holiday Coaching

10:00am to 1:00pm

Junior Golf Holiday Coaching

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!

Junior Golf Holiday Coaching

Junior Golf Holiday Coaching

10:00am to 1:00pm

Junior Golf Holiday Coaching

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
Epic Board Game Night

Epic Board Game Night

6:00pm to 10:00pm

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.

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 25th
Anzac Day District Memorial Service

Anzac Day District Memorial Service

10:00am to 12:00pm

The community and honourable guests gather for the ANZAC memorial service.

0930hrs: Doors open to the community

0945hrs: Parade Form’s up ready to march on

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.