Quarry Xmas Market
Cash and carry market, expect a range of artworks from local makers. Ceramics, painting, festive items and more. Open Hours; Mon - Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm Stay tuned to […]
Cash and carry market, expect a range of artworks from local makers. Ceramics, painting, festive items and more. Open Hours; Mon - Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm Stay tuned to […]
WHANGAREI - DRAG BINGO BONANZA! Join Drag Queen comedian Anita Wigl'it (from 'RuPaul's Drag Race') for three fabulously competitive games, amazing prizes, a dazzling drag show and lots of laughs! […]
'Nikau Hindin: Tai Timu, Tai Pari'; an immersive exhibition of Nikauâs aute practice that reveals her processes, rhythms, and whakaaro within the work. Opening night: Friday 5 December 2025, 6pm Exhibition runs: December 6 â March 29 Wairau MÄori Art Gallery 2 Quayside, Town Basin (Free) artist talk: Saturday 6 December, 11:30am Nikau Hindin (NgÄpuhi, […]
From the vibrant Whangarei Heads Art Trail Community comes a delightful new event to kick off the holiday season â The Christmas Taster! Join us at the Whangarei Cruising Club, […]
Nikau Hindin presents her first solo exhibition in Te Tai Tokerau with the Wairau MÄori Art Gallery in WhangÄrei. 'Tai Timu, Tai Pari' opens on Saturday 6 December. Nikau will […]
To mark the release of their new album 'Dream Believe Achieve' out November 14, 2025 via 1:12 and Flying Nun Records, Aotearoa punk band Dick Move will embark on a […]
Come along to Pride HQ to join in some creating in a supportive space with other creative creatures. It might be painting, sewing, writing poetry, crafting, weaving, making fursuits or […]
Join the Whangarei Youth Music community at our vibrant concert to welcome summer and the holiday season. Our annual celebratory concert will be showcasing all of our musicians from the […]
Lots of individuals in society today are FEEBLE-MINDED. They don't know what the HELL is going on. Some people don't know the difference between a PRECIOUS JEWEL and a piece […]
Celebrate 19 Years of WINGS! Join us for two fun Hawaiian-themed workshops on đđżđśđąđŽđ, đđŽ đđ˛đ°đ˛đşđŻđ˛đż đŽđŹđŽđą! đđŹđŽđşâđđŽđ˝đş: Hawaiian Lei Making (10 max participants) at the Community Hub 37 Bank Street, […]
Celebrate 19 Years of WINGS! Join us for two fun Hawaiian-themed workshops on đđżđśđąđŽđ, đđŽ đđ˛đ°đ˛đşđŻđ˛đż đŽđŹđŽđą! đđŹđŽđşâđđŽđ˝đş: Hawaiian Lei Making at the Community Hub (10 max participants) đ˛đ˝đşâđ´đ˝đş: Hawaiian […]
Springboard 2025 Round 2 is here! Music from a range of rangatahi artists sharing their talent live on stage. This events line up: BANDWIDTH RIOT Bandwidth Riot is a 4 […]
FREE Family drop-in Christmas card, postcard creations, you could even create your own stamps. A Christmas card or Postcard is a rare treasure to unexpectedly arrive in your letter box at this time of year is. Drop-in to create your own unique artwork and let someone special know you are thinking of them. Hundertwasser said […]
The dream was a simple one... to bring live music gigs back to the TĹŤtĹŤkÄkÄ Coast! So join us on the longest day of the year... to skank out in […]
Fungi Film Fest WhangÄrei (FFFWh) is our very own screening of the worldâs only film festival dedicated to the beauty, otherworldliness, and human influences of mushrooms, lichens, and micro fungi. […]
WhangÄrei @ Work Exhibition featuring Liam Martyn Astbury & Victoria Little Yvonne Rust Gallery |16â30 January 2026Opening: Friday 16 Jan, 5â7pm A compelling visual tribute to the working people of […]
Tahamoana events and Hammerhead Music Production presents: Punk & Metal at the Cove, featuring 99GHOSTS, DEATH PORTAL, FORK and HEADLOCK GRAVE. Three local metal/punk bands and a powerhouse Auckland act […]
ROLL UP, ROLL UP â THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK! Celebrating 11 epic years of magical mayhem on the road! New Zealandâs biggest and most fabulous traveling fair is rolling […]
Award winning duo Alex Seel and Jon Sanders tour NZ with their unique singer songwriter/world music blend of guitar and bouzouki. âQuantum leapingâ says the Irish Times. âCaptivating, exhilarating and […]
REFLECTIONSExhibition featuring Stanley Austin Yvonne Rust Gallery | 5 â 28 February 2026Opening: Thursday 5 February | 5â7pm Discover REFLECTIONS, a striking new collection of abstract ceramic works by sculptor […]
TOWN BASIN CARNIVAL â WHANGÄREI Saturday 7th February 2026 ⢠10.00AM â 4.00PMTown Basin, Waterfront, WhangÄrei Get ready for a full day of ART, CRAFTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE, FOOD, FAMILY & […]
Come along for live music in one of Whangarei's most atmospheric places - the tunnels at Whangarei Quarry Gardens! Every Saturday afternoon in February, we'll have singer-songwriter acoustic sets, featuring […]
GP Lucy O'Hagan recently published Everything But the Medicine. Lucy will read from her book and perform her solo show, a 35 minute 32 character crazy, poignant and funny morning […]
Make this Valentines one to remember, whether you're flying solo or with the one you love you won't want to miss Wellington's dark prince of Folk. Bill Hickman is an […]
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice of breath, movement, and awareness that cultivates Qi â the vital life force energy that flows through all of us. Subtle but potent, […]
12-Week Rangatahi Printmaking Programme Ages 18â36 ¡ Free to Participate ¡ Limited to 10 Places Weâre excited to be running our 12-week Print Your Own Money programme again in 2026! […]
Speed is Emotional theatre at ONEONESIX ADHD - itâs so hot right now! PĹnekeâs creative powerhouse Jo Randerson (ONZM) unpacks their diagnosis, neurodivergent parenting, sad songs, men taking their time, […]
The Worm, theatre at ONEONESIX Written by Carl and Peter Bland. When a mischievous bird pokes its beak through the ceiling and swoops away with his mum, a determined little […]
International pressure meets local fire as Bass Invaders lands in WhangÄrei for a full-scale Drum & Bass takeover. One night. One system. No holding back. We have the Return of Nick Gavin AKA IMMUNO all the way from Hong Kong alongside FUWA.WAV with locals FutureType this will be an incredible night not to miss. On the […]
Another epic round of Pig vs. Shark coming your way, featuring NZ punk legends Fireshark and local maniacs Wavepig facing off for punk supremacy, backed up by the hard hitting […]
White Plate Dinner 2026 is a round table dining experience celebrating Northland food, people, and place. Join local business owners, community leaders, and supporters for an elegant evening built around […]
After the immense fun we all had at Love Bug Returns before Christmas, we couldn't wait to get together again. This is a smaller, central Whangarei bar, the PA sounds great, the capacity is only 100 people and it is normally pretty quiet of an evening until 11 oâclock. We will be releasing a limited […]
Kick off Pride Month in WhangÄrei with a chill evening down at Pride HQ. Meet your queer community, eat, drink, be merry and gay. If you can, bring a plate […]
SHOUT OUT to all Rainbow artists in Northland! We are looking LGBTQIA+ artists to paint, sculpt, stitch, and bedazzle their loudest & proudest, full-on rainbow techniqueer artwork for the 2026 […]
A theatrical collaboration by Company of Giants and Soju Shots. Born of water, wonder and a shipping container full of inflatable pool toys. The future is a hot mess. Bring […]
WhangÄrei's Massive Car Boot Sale is back!Creative Northland is hosting it, as a fundraiser for ArtBeat 2026 LOCATION: RAILWAY RD CARPARK, WHANGAREIDate: Sat 7th March - 8.00am-12noon BOOK NOW:Â https://forms.gle/jNspF82MvYMXJUrU9 If […]
 TÄlofa lava, MÄlĹ e lelei, Kia ora whÄnau! Weâre excited to introduce 2026 Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival! Our vibrant celebration of Tagata Moana culture, unity, and pride!  Theme for 2026: […]
Three ill-equipped wardens keep watch over a makeshift community (thatâs you, the audience) who must learn to work together. But as the threat outside takes shape, the atmosphere inside begins […]
Clay Night Date and Time: Thursday 12th March 2026 | 5:30pm - 8pm Age: 16+ Max attendees: 30 Price: $20 Location: Scallop Room, Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangarei […]
Join Midnight Green at Beer & Loathing off the back of their sophomore album release - Predatory Applause aswell as the lead up to the release of their third album […]
Let your pooch take you for a gentle Queer friendly walk starting at HQ and heading along the Hatea Loop ending at Kai Toi for Coffee and cake (or similar).Bring […]
YES. We are kicking of another season of goodness!This coming Saturday! 14th March! 10:30 - 1:30Corban Dallas and Jasper will be keeping us murky yet chilled! Bangin coffee from @turningpointcoffeenz and […]
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7 PM - 9:30 PM The Harmonic Resonators Manawa Tour - WhangÄrei Forum North Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and heartwarming […]
NZâs âQueen of Discoâ, Louâana, reveals magnetic and mystical album DISCO WITCH and New Zealand tour Aotearoaâs very own Queen of Disco, Louâana, has today released her highly-anticipated sophomore album, […]
Have you got a great Puanga Matariki idea or event?If you do, weâd love to hear from you! The Puanga Matariki Festival 2026 is a special celebration with a series […]
Queer Connecting -providing an opportunity for our community to come and connect in a relaxed and informal setting, quiet music, low lighting, accessible.BYO snacks and drinks if you want them.18+ […]
ArtBeat is back â and itâs heading to Dargaville. This March, Creative Northland is hosting ArtBeat at the Dargaville Riverside Gardens, celebrating art, culture, and community. Come over to the […]
POETS@ONEONESIX Wednesday March 25, 5.30pm - 7.30pm 116a Bank Street Whangarei Wednesday March 25, 5.30pm - 7.30pm Be sure to check out www.johngeraets.com/ruby-cabinet-tray4 with Arthur, Rustum, Piet, Liv and John, plus a […]
POETS@ONEONESIX is next on March 25. 116a Bank Street Whangarei starting at 5.30pm Check out this latest edition of Live Encounters Aotearoa edition https://liveencounters.net/.../live-encounters-aotearoa.../ www.pietnieuwland.com Stay tuned to more of Beagles […]
The dancing diamonds are working hard behind the scenes to bring back WhangÄrei Fire Jam! Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM We are fundraising to buy a 200L drum […]