Celebrate the Māori New Year with a month-long programme of creativity, culture, and community at the Town Basin. From 15 June to 17 July 2026, join us in honouring the past, celebrating the present, and looking to the future through art, education, and connection. Enjoy exhibitions, interactive activities, and a Matariki colouring competition for all […]
Lighting up Lover's Lane every night of the festival! Discover the Puanga Matariki constellation of whetū, created by the community and projected onto the exterior wall of the Whangārei Central Library on Lovers Lane, Te Ara Hīkoi ki Kauika, Rust Avenue. Selected designs from the Whakamānawa – Design a Whetū (Star) project will be shining […]
Join us in the easy-access lower Golf Zone for the annual Puke Kopipi winter planting event for Matariki, and help support the regeneration of this special place. We'll be planting 1,300 native plants from Tawapou Nursery, generously supported by Trees That Count and Whangarei District Council. Community volunteers have been restoring Puke Kopipi for over […]
QUARRY ARTS FESTIVAL OF LIGHT | 15-18 JULY | 5PM-9.30PM An affordable and magical night out for the whole whānau! With interactive art, light shows, fire spinners, food trucks and […]
Join us for a sparkling night of bubbles, delicious food, live music, singing, a silent auction featuring some exciting items, and plenty of quiz fun — all hosted by NYT's […]
Join us for a sparkling night of bubbles, delicious food, live music, singing, a silent auction featuring some exciting items, and plenty of quiz fun — all hosted by NYT's […]
Since 2008, The Great Plate has supported important projects at the Quarry — from building our Phoenix soda kiln to ongoing improvements in our pottery facilities. With the support of […]
Make Comics in a friendly environment, FREE! ALL AGES! Every 2nd Sunday Each Month!NOW AT REYBURN HOUSE ART STUDIO on The Whangārei Watefront!A community of Comic Makers meeting up regularly […]
Kia ora! You’re invited to ANOTHER He Reo Constitution Hui—an opportunity for our music community to come together and help shape the foundations of He Reo. As a community-led initiative, […]