Join a guided night walk and discover the plants and animals that come alive after dark. Learn how Tiakina WhangÄrei and the Parihaka Community Landcare Group support local ecosystems. You may see: glow worms kauri snails (including glow-in-the-dark snails) cave wÄtÄ tuna (eels) and kĹkopu fish A short quiz and giveaways will take place at […]
Thrifted Market â a curated market celebrating quality pre-loved clothing, collectibles, vintage finds, retro treasures, antiques, homewares, books, vinyl, art, and all those unique second-hand gems that deserve a new home. What Thrifted Market isn't: a garage sale, clearance sale, or your average second-hand market. We're creating a market filled with carefully selected stalls offering […]
Raranga with Chrissy Anderson Event date:Â Saturday, 27 June 2026 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM This two-day wÄnanga, led by local kairaranga Chrissy Anderson, will provide the participants with technical skills, resources, and space to create kĹnae or pÄro. Spaces limited, so get in touch to reserve your spot. Accessibility information:Â wheelchair access, accessible toilets, hearing […]
Come along and enjoy a vibrant market filled with arts and crafts, delicious food, and fun for the whole whÄnau. This community-led event is a time to come together, reflect, and celebrate: Honouring the Past Celebrating the Present Looking to the Future Support local artists, makers, and small businesses while enjoying a relaxed day out […]
Free MÄori Sign Language course with local tutor Matua Eddie Hokianga (NgÄti Kahungunu, NgÄpuhi, NgÄti Porou). Weekly sessions over five consecutive weeks for beginners to build communication skills and connection. Open to all. Please register your interest on the website or via email: Online: NZSL Club Trust (nzsl.club) Email: kiaora@nzsl.club Accessibility information: wheelchair access, sign language. Tutor and organisers include […]
This rĹpĹŤ meets every Tuesday in Te PuawÄnanga at the WhangÄrei Central Library. To celebrate Puanga Matariki, members will present a special exhibition featuring one of their woven works. Accessibility information:Â wheelchair access, accessible toilets, hearing loop, accessible parking. When Tuesday, 30 June 2026 | 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM Location Te Puawananga WhangÄrei Central Library, […]
Returning for his 6th New Zealand tour from Western Australia, catch Ben Catleyâs mesmerising guitar show live in WhangÄrei at ONEONESIX! With virtuoso acoustic guitar playing, big bluesy vocals and an ecstatic stage presence, Ben pours every ounce of his soul into his live show. Having toured all across Aus, NZ & the UK many […]
Honouring the past, celebrating the present, looking to the future. Join us at Reyburn House Art Studio for a creative and welcoming Puanga Matariki experience. This community-led wÄnanga invites you to explore what Matariki means to you through art, culture and connection. Whether you're experienced or just keen to give it a go, everyone is […]
Join us for some quiet, cosy crafting as we hand stitch together, and create a communal banner for the WhangÄrei Central Library honouring the whetĹŤ (stars) of Puanga Matariki. Accessibility information:Â wheelchair access, accessible toilets, hearing loop, accessible parking. When Thursday, 25 June 2026 | 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Thursday, 02 July 2026 | 01:00 […]
Come through to Te WÄnanga o Aotearoa and experience what our key speakers have learned throughout their te reo journey. Listen to their knowledge and perspective on the MÄori worldview. A campus tour will be available from 5:00pm for those who wish to arrive early. Agenda: 5:00pm: Campus tour (optional) 6:00pm: Speakers begin kĹrero 7:30pm […]
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 […]
Join Wiremu Sarich (Te Rarawa, NgÄpuhi, Tainui) for a day of interactive storytelling celebrating Puanganui o te Rangi and Matariki. Through pĹŤrÄkau, taonga pĹŤoro, and playful activities using natural resources, Wiremu will weave stories that connect, inspire, and engage. This immersive experience invites everyone to take part and learn through doing, listening, and sharing together. […]
Each month the LLAF Night Library CafĂŠ will pop-up in a new location, to offer late night cosy coffee vibes and creative hands on activities.
Trilogy III builds on the momentum of the previous two exhibitions, extending their narratives into the community. With the support of valued collaborators, WhangÄrei Museum is removing barriers to access by delivering this kaupapa across multiple venues throughout the city this winter. This trilogy was created to explore the meaning and relevance of Matariki, acknowledging […]
Thelonious Punk is a modern jazz collective that has been performing in Northland since 2009- They will be bringing their versions of standards from Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Freddie Hubbard, fusion and some original grooves from their Spotify albums: This is a meet for the Northern Jazz society- door sales, food and bar service are […]
In honour of Matariki, the Hundertwasser Art Centre invites our community to come together in a spirit of remembrance, renewal, and care for the environment. From 9:30am on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 July, we will be gifting free native seedlings grown from our Afforested Roof to visitors, encouraging everyone to take part in a […]
Free MÄori Sign Language course with local tutor Matua Eddie Hokianga (NgÄti Kahungunu, NgÄpuhi, NgÄti Porou). Weekly sessions over five consecutive weeks for beginners to build communication skills and connection. Open to all. Please register your interest on the website or via email: Online: NZSL Club Trust (nzsl.club) Email: kiaora@nzsl.club Accessibility information: wheelchair access, sign language. Tutor and organisers include […]
Designed especially for kids and whÄnau, this playful live show dives into the strange and fascinating world all around us, from the smelly things hiding in your house, to creepy crawlies in the bush, to the secret nightlife of birds after dark. Through music, storytelling, and hands-on energy, Stink Bug Band brings these tiny (and […]
Take a break from winter with this sumptuous event! Opera North's annual 'not opera' concert! Expect outstanding local singers, shared table platters and fine wine with a musical programme that dances between continents and genres with wild abandon, a little arty, a lot contemporary, unexpected, familiar in places, surprising in others. Conductor Maria Satterfield will […]
Join us for this free community dawn gathering under the stars. The service will include waiata, karakia, and a ceremony of remembrance to honour those who have passed and reflect on the year ahead. As the sun rises, you're warmly invited to stay for a shared community breakfast. Enjoy good food, connect with others, and […]
Honouring the past, celebrating the present, looking to the future. Join us at Reyburn House Art Studio for a creative and welcoming Puanga Matariki experience. This community-led wÄnanga invites you to explore what Matariki means to you through art, culture and connection. Whether you're experienced or just keen to give it a go, everyone is […]
Join us for a special Open Day at the Wairau MÄori Art Gallery inside the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau MÄori Art Gallery from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Experience the exhibition TÄtai Tuarangi:Â Star Seeds, Sound Waves and Ceremonies, then bring the whÄnau along to the Activity Centre for free, family-friendly art games and creative activities […]
The people of Hikurangi will be lighting up our Village and hosting an epic Matariki Festival! With lots of kaihaukai (feasting), indoor and outdoor markets, live performances, art displays, free rides for kids and storytime shared by our kaumatua. Our local shops will join in the celebration by staying open late and the whole village […]
Participants will be guided to create kites from natural resources. This hands-on workshop celebrates a time-honored practice, transforming native materials into soaring creations that connect Papa and Rangi through flight. Accessibility information: wheelchair access, accessible toilets, hearing loop, accessible parking. When Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Location Hihiaua Cultural Centre, 56-58 Herekino […]
Free MÄori Sign Language course with local tutor Matua Eddie Hokianga (NgÄti Kahungunu, NgÄpuhi, NgÄti Porou). Weekly sessions over five consecutive weeks for beginners to build communication skills and connection. Open to all. Please register your interest on the website or via email: Online: NZSL Club Trust (nzsl.club) Email: kiaora@nzsl.club Accessibility information: wheelchair access, sign language. Tutor and organisers include […]
QUARRY ARTS FESTIVAL OF LIGHT | 15-18 JULY | 5PM-9.30PM An affordable and magical night out for the whole whÄnau! With interactive art, light shows, fire spinners, food trucks and more the Quarry Arts Festival of Light has something for everyone! 4 nights in mid-winter to explore a colourful world of light, shadow, fire and […]
Greetings Poets POETS@ONEONESIX Wednesday 15 July, 116 Bank Street, Whangarei 5.30 to 7.30pm Share your fresh poetry here
As part of the Puanga Matariki Festival, join us for an inspiring presentation exploring pathways into horticulture. Discover how you can begin your journey locally with Te Matarau Education (Level 2 in Horticulture) and continue your studies towards a Bachelor of Horticulture at Massey University. This session will give you the opportunity to: Learn practical […]
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 â all hosted by NYT's talented young people. Bid, Sip, Sing is a fundraising evening of elegance, entertainment, and community while helping ensure Northland Youth Theatre can continue delivering high-quality […]
Step into The Garden â a ceramic exhibition by Madison Carroll exploring the hidden patterns of life, from the microscopic to the cosmic. Inspired by organic forms and imagined worlds, Carrollâs intricate hand-built works celebrate the beauty and fragility of nature. Exhibition Opening - Friday 24th July, 5pm - 7pm | Yvonne Rust Gallery, Quarry […]
âLife in the slow laneâThe original 3 , Ben 'Country boy' Collier, Dave 'Snapper' Thiele and Dave 'Fingers of fire' Parker reunite again - with the addition of Dave's son Josh 'JayP' Parker as they embark on possibly their last intrepid adventure together- to create a 12inch Vinyl album. Expect them to have some new […]
Opening: Fri 14 Aug | 5pmâ7pm A collection of artists, craftspeople and creative practices from the Quarry Arts Centre studios. From uku, wood and stone carving, painting and printmaking, to jewellery, mixed media and the written word â this exhibition brings together the diverse work of our studio artists. Featuring: Amber Wallace, M Francis McCarthy, […]
Who Ha! Lets go again! Every 3rd Saturday of the Month we have been getting together to listen to the kitchen Crew DJ funk on Saturday morning with Turning Point Coffee and some pretty good Toastwhich's over here at Amber's Kitchen at the Quarry Arts Centre! It's a cool chilled funky event that kicks off […]
Dj Hotwheel and Dj Stanza @ Beer and Loathing - Saturday 15th August 2026 10pm - close
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 â all hosted by NYT's talented young people. Bid, Sip, Sing is a fundraising evening of elegance, entertainment, and community while helping ensure Northland Youth Theatre can continue delivering high-quality […]
Get ready to boogie at the next EGL Disco! This is an environment where our disability community here in WhangÄrei get a chance to get together and party!This time we are turning back the clock to the 80's! Food, drinks, games, spot prizes, Live DJ's all included to make it a night for the memory […]
Since 2008, The Great Plate has supported important projects at the Quarry â from building our Phoenix soda kiln to ongoing improvements in our pottery facilities. With the support of contributing artists, weâre now raising funds for ceramics equipment to further improve our Community Pottery Room. For 2026, weâre inviting a wide range of artistic […]
Looking for a relaxed, welcoming space to play music, meet people, and grow your love of ukulele? Come along to Jeannette's weekly Ukulele Potluck & Jam at Reyburn House Art Studio!  Every Tuesday 5pm â 6pm: Ukulele Potluck 6pm â 7pm: Ukulele Jam  What to expect: A friendly, no-pressure environmentNo teacher â we learn from each otherShare […]
The Woodshed, 44 Riverside Drive, WhangÄrei Saturday 12 September 2026 6:00pm - 11:00pm Three top Northland Acts performing music from New and previously released Albums and Singles supported by a collection of some of Northlands top Musicians. The Advocators will perform songs off their acclaimed new Album âBeyond The Palisadeâ plus MrMoondog Blues will play […]
Make Comics in a friendly environment, FREE! ALL AGES! Every 2nd Sunday Each Month!NOW AT REYBURN HOUSE ART STUDIO on The WhangÄrei Watefront!A community of Comic Makers meeting up regularly to talk comics, make art, make comics, and have fun! Bring your work along. Some materials available. Pick up our mini comics and zines!
OH YEAH! It's a happening! Good Beats, Great Turning Point Coffee...AND a new MENU!! You all know the drill! We'll be having Corban Dallas on the decks, Jess on Coffee and myself on the food! WOOP WOOP! And those who don't know and want to know!Once a month on the 3rd Saturday of the month, […]
ONEONESIX, 116a Bank Street, WhangÄrei Saturday 19 September 2026 7:30pm - 9:30pm Winters are a drag and Wilson Dixon and Paul Douglas have got a mean case of CABIN FEVER. Although theyâve been in different cabins, theyâre pooling resources to alleviate their afflictions, bringing their award winning comedy to some of the coolest spots around the country. […]
 Saturday, 19 September 2026 08:00 PM  The Bunker Bar and Restaurant, WhangÄrei, Northland Region  Ages 18+ Our next special guest needs no introduction. Greg Churchill has been at the heart of NZâs house music scene from the very start, and has maintained his position with a reputation for finely crafted sets of driving house and […]
 OUR FIRST MARKET by THE WOODSHED COLLECTIVE We're stoked to bring together The Collective Market - a makers-and-collectors market with a cool, values-led vibe. Expect vintage garments and collectables, local artists and creators, vinyl records and a coffee cart to keep you going. Good for people. Good for the planet. Good taste. That's the kaupapa. […]
Whereâs Jai are an Auckland pop-rock five-piece built around the dynamic pairing of two female lead vocalists. Known for their guitar-driven sound and energetic live shows, theyâve quickly become one of New Zealandâs standout emerging bands. Their debut album Fresh Out Of Air debuted at #2 on the Official NZ Music Charts, while their first […]
â â â â â "There can be few more accomplished raconteurs at the Fringe than James Nokise." â The Wee Review â â â â â "Nokise is a joy to have onstage." â The Scotsman There's three things you can count on this election year; Ministerial soundbites that age like milk, policy walk-backs hours after announcements, and James Nokise having hot […]
WILD THEATRE: An original mystery-drama that canât be rehearsed or repeated. Come and see the only possible staging of this ambitious, genre-bending new creation from Craig Neilson starring local creatives Pearl Cullen, Lutz Hamm, Cas Crayford and Hamish Oakley-Brown. Approx 90 minutes. Proudly presented as part of the Little Lost Art Festival.
As Part of "The Little Lost Art Festival" in Whangarei Lisa LĂź and Matmanamat present their new Duo Circus Show for all ages. "The Pilot and the Bird" is a whimsical and family-friendly circus show blending playful storytelling with impressive physical skill. It follows a bird and a pilot as they get to know each […]
Kia ora! Youâre invited to ANOTHER He Reo Constitution Huiâan opportunity for our music community to come together and help shape the foundations of He Reo. As a community-led initiative, itâs important that our structures, values, and decision-making processes reflect the people and organisations who make up the WhangÄrei music ecosystem. At this hui, we […]
The Woodshed, 44 Riverside Drive, WhangÄrei Saturday 17 October 2026 7:00pm Badgers Den Records presents the Lower Bar Collective live at the Woodshed on October 17th. Back in Northland after their award winning performance in the tunnels at the Quarry Gardens as part of the Whangarei Fringe Festival this promises to be a highlight of […]