The Night Library: Puanga Matariki
The Night Library is back, this time with a special Puanga Matariki edition! Enjoy the library at night while sipping on a fresh hot chocolate or coffee! Spend the evening […]
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Whangārei Central Library 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand
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The Treaty & Me 2025: Unsettled Bliss – It’s OK to be Uncomfortable
ONEONESIX 116 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandIn the first of four dates in the Treaty & Me series for 2025, Dr Elizabeth Cook explores the notion of Unsettled Bliss, and why it’s OK to be uncomfortable. […]
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West African Inspired Drum & Dance | Workshop with Ra & Chifuyu
ONEONESIX 116 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandFeel the beat, move with the rhythm, and let the energy lift your spirit! This high-energy, joy-filled workshop brings the vibrant traditions of West African drumming and dance to life. […]
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Sorry For Your Loss | Theatre
ONEONESIX 116 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandA heartfelt and hilarious story about growing up on the mean streets of Aotearoa (New Zealand) with a sometimes-there-mostly-not Dad. Cian Parker shares her story about reclaiming her heritage when […]
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Fast Fibres Poetry 12 BOOK LAUNCH | Poetry Month
ONEONESIX 116 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandCelebrate the launch of Fast Fibres Poetry 12, Northland’s very own poetry anthology on Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day. Be enthralled for a couple of hours with diverse and interesting […]
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Drag Queen Bingo
Roost on Bank 28 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandDrag Queen Bingo! This one needs no introduction.. ballsy, brilliant and the perfect midweek giggle for you and the gang! Miss Trinity Ice hosts our fabulously naughty Drag Queen Bingo […]
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Let’s Talk Poetry | Poetry Month
Whangārei Central Library 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandLet’s Talk Poetry – National Poetry Day Event. Join us for an afternoon of poetry, connection, and creativity as we celebrate National Poetry Day. Bring a poem to share and […]
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Director Conversations | Hundertwasser and The Theme of Water
Hundertwasser Art Centre 81 Dent Street, Whangarei, New ZealandAre you curious about the life and legacy of Friedensreich Hundertwasser? Would you like to dive deeper into his passions, ideas, his connection to New Zealand, his thoughts on life, […]
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Echoes of Home | Migrant Stories
Hundertwasser Art Centre 81 Dent Street, Whangarei, New ZealandCome to hear the migrant stories from Multicultural Whangārei, and English Language Partners Northland ESOL Learners. Celebrate the Learners and learn about their culture and countries. You will hear from […]
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Multicultural Day 2025
Whangārei Central Library 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandA Celebration of Our Diverse Community. Join us for a vibrant morning that celebrates the many cultures woven into the heart of our community. Performance and music. Wear your traditional […]
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Tangihanga
ONEONESIX 116 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand“Tangihanga,” performed by Kristyl Neho, is a 75-minute drama comedy centred around Jess, a loving daughter, whose father Karanipa passes away, leading his whānau and friends to travel near and […]
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The Library of Cultures
Whangārei Central Library 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandAre Germans made of beer and pretzels? Do all Brazilians love to dance and feast at midnight? Does every Indian speak Hindi and a regional language? Curious? Come find out […]
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A Vaudeville of Flowers | Company of Giants
ONEONESIX 116 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandCompany of Giants presents a wild and wonderful collection of acts celebrating the extraordinary and the ordinary in our own backyard. Songs, poetry, mime performed by a troupe of puppets, […]
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Oktoberfest at Roost
Roost on Bank 28 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandGuard your lederhosen! Don your dirndl! Oktoberfest Ja! Book your Oktoberfest at Roost ticket asap! Event extraordinaires, Roost are hosting a festive Barvarian-style celebration of Beer and authentic food. With […]
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Whangarei Maritime Festival 2025
Whangarei Town Basin Putahi Park to Reyburn House & the Sculpture Park, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandJoin us for a weekend of waterfront celebration in the heart of Whangārei’s Town Basin! The Whangārei Maritime Festival returns for its third year, bringing together tall ships, hands-on maritime […]
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Whangārei Latin American Festival 2025
Forum NorthThe Whangārei Latin American Festival is a vibrant celebration of the cultures of Latin America! Come experience the culture and sounds of this diverse region through live music, dance performances, […]
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2nd HAND GEEKERY & HOBBY MARKET
Northland Hobby Shop 10 John Street, Whangarei, New ZealandSandbox Fandom Festival and Northland Hobby Shop PRESENTS:2nd HAND GEEKERY & HOBBY MARKET!!! We're doing it again! Our fabulously well attended and successful 2nd HAND GEEKERY MARKETs at Northland Hobby […]
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Tai Timu, Tai Pari | Artist Exhibition: Nikau Hindin | Wairau Māori Art Gallery
Wairau Māori Art Gallery 2 Quayside, Town Basin, Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand'Nikau Hindin: Tai Timu, Tai Pari'; an immersive exhibition of Nikau’s aute practice that reveals her processes, rhythms, and whakaaro within the work. Opening night: Friday 5 December 2025, 6pm […]
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Artist Talk | Nikau Hindin | Wairau Māori Art Gallery
Wairau Māori Art Gallery 2 Quayside, Town Basin, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandNikau Hindin presents her first solo exhibition in Te Tai Tokerau with the Wairau Māori Art Gallery in Whangārei. 'Tai Timu, Tai Pari' opens on Saturday 6 December. Nikau will […]
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WINGS 19th Year Anniversary Celebration | Lei Making Workshop
The Community Hub 37 Bank Street, Whangarei, New ZealandCelebrate 19 Years of WINGS! Join us for two fun Hawaiian-themed workshops on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺–𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺: Hawaiian Lei Making (10 max participants) at the Community Hub 37 Bank Street, […]
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WINGS 19th Year Anniversary | Hawaiian Hula Dance Workshop and Celebration
YWCA 21 Rust Ave, Whangarei, New ZealandCelebrate 19 Years of WINGS! Join us for two fun Hawaiian-themed workshops on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺–𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺: Hawaiian Lei Making at the Community Hub (10 max participants) 𝟲𝗽𝗺–𝟴𝗽𝗺: Hawaiian […]
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TOWN BASIN CARNIVAL
Town Basin Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandTOWN BASIN CARNIVAL – WHANGĀREI Saturday 7th February 2026 • 10.00AM – 4.00PMTown Basin, Waterfront, Whangārei Get ready for a full day of ART, CRAFTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE, FOOD, FAMILY & […]
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Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival 2026
Kensington Sports Grounds Kensington, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandTālofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Kia ora whānau! We’re excited to introduce 2026 Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival! Our vibrant celebration of Tagata Moana culture, unity, and pride! Theme for 2026: […]
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Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 | ONEONESIX
ONEONESIX 116 Bank Street, Whangarei, Northland, New ZealandFor the 14th year running, the Aotearoa Surf Film Festival is rolling into towns across the motu — bringing with it a healthy dose of salt-water cinema, surf culture, and […]
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Puanga Matariki Festival 2026 | Opening Ceremony
Te Iwitahi (civic centre) 9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, New ZealandJoin us as we come together to honour the rising of Puanga and welcome the beginning of the Puanga Matariki Festival for the Whangārei District. Monday, 15 June 2026 | […]
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Whakamānawa | Puanga Matariki Festival
Whangārei Central Library 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, Northland, New ZealandLighting 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 […]
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Matariki wānanga with Rereata Makiha
Semenoff Stadium 51 Okara Drive, Whangārei, New ZealandJoin us for a special wānanga with Rereata Makiha (Ngāpuhi/Te Arawa/Rangitāne), a respected leader in Te Ao Māori and renowned expert in the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar). Wed 24 Jun […]
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