SIKA Sound Journey | ONEONESIX
SIKA Sound Journey - 'Between the Worlds'Something between an ancient ceremony and a movie soundtrack. Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM â 9:30 PM Please bring a yoga mat, […]
SIKA Sound Journey - 'Between the Worlds'Something between an ancient ceremony and a movie soundtrack. Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM â 9:30 PM Please bring a yoga mat, […]
First Screening: 25/04/2026 6:00 pm Second Screening 30/04/2026 8:00 pm In the Capitaine Bouganville Theatre â up the stairs from the main entry. There is also accessibility seating available in […]
Shayne P Carter, subject of last yearâs five star documentary Life In One Chord, completes an Australasian solo tour with a series of regional shows through the North Island in […]
The international guitar sensation brings his groundbreaking stage show to New Zealand shores for the very first time! Date:May 14th Time:7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Entry:From $43 + booking fee Seated Concert […]
WhangÄrei band Otium return to the stage to celebrate the release of their brand new single Glide. Known for their dynamic live shows and genre-crossing sound, Otium move effortlessly from […]
Join us in the Yvonne Rust Gallery to celebrate the opening of Touchstones exhibition; a collection of ceramic arts by a collective of local women artists. Touchstones explores how creativity […]
This Time Tomorrow is a four-piece teen pop-rock/punk band made up of a drummer, lead guitarist, bassist, and singer. The lead guitarist and drummer are brothers, who first teamed up […]
SAT 16 MAY | 10AM - 2PM Explore the Quarry Arts Centre and Te Kowhai Print Trust; - Print Your Own Money studentâs Print Market & open studio- Free art […]
Yes! its on again  and it will be on again and again! we need need beats and coffee WhangÄrei! This round will be in conjunction with The Quarry Art Studio Open […]
Experience the foot-stomping energy of multi-instrumentalist Graeme James as he brings his one-man-band show to WhangÄrei's iconic ONEONESIX! Armed with electric violin, guitar, banjo, bass, piano, baritone ukulele, mandolin, harmonica, […]
Big Door Teaching & Recording Studios, 72 Cameron Street, WhangÄrei 0110, WhangÄrei Friday 22 May 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm FREE ADMISSION Ever wondered what actually happens between the microphone and the […]
An evening of fun and fundraising with local band Mermaid Bait, DJ Littleman Big and special guest Whangarei Labour candidate Gary Payinda. A warm invite to healthcare workers, teachers, cleaners, […]
Rockshop Whangarei, 12 John Street, WhangÄrei 0110, WhangÄrei Wednesday 27 May 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm FREE ADMISSION | SPACES LIMITED Curious about DJing? Wanna up your game? First Spin provides accessible […]
Rockshop Whangarei, 12 John Street, WhangÄrei 0110, WhangÄrei Friday 29 May 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm FREE ADMISSION | SPACES LMITED How do you take a well-known song and transform it into […]
To celebrate the end of Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa - New Zealand Music Month and round off our innaugral live-to-air series, Beagle Radio 88.1FM is putting on a special […]
New music hitting all platforms in May. We're going to rock out 116 to celebrate. Sick lineup of local bands. Blind Eyes are a hugely talented young band who always […]
Join Kara, a local musician, for a fun morning of childrenâs songs and nursery rhymes on Saturday, 13 June at 116. Formerly a performer in bars and restaurants, she now […]
Join us as we come together to honour the rising of Puanga and welcome the beginning of the Puanga Matariki Festival for the WhangÄrei District. Monday, 15 June 2026 | […]
Celebrate the MÄori 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 […]
Puanga on a Plate is a vibrant food festival celebrating Puanga Matariki with a delicious twist. Local eateries showcase their creativity by crafting dishes that resonate with the Puanga Matariki […]
Lighting up Lover's Lane every night of the festival! Discover the Puanga Matariki constellation of whetÅ«, created by the community and projected onto the exterior wall of the WhangÄrei Central […]
POETS@ONEONESIX Wednesday 17 June, 5.30 to 7.30pm 116a Bank Street Whangarei Many thanks to all those poets who submitted to Fast Fibres Poetry 13. Its looking to be another really […]
Join us for two inspiring drop-in art workshops this Matariki. Step into a relaxed, welcoming space where you can explore your creativity, reflect on what's meaningful, and connect with others […]
This free community event honours loved ones who have passed since the last rising of Matariki star cluster, signaling the MÄori New Year. WhÄnau are welcome to send pictures of […]
WhangÄrei artists Simon Shepheard's anticipated opening. Event opening: Friday 19th June, 5:30-late Exhibition on until 5th July, open daily at 130 Cameron Street, Whangarei 10AM-6PM.
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 […]
Join us for the Quarry Arts annual Manawa Matariki Community Woodfiring!Under the Matariki stars the community comes together and fires our biggest wood-fired kiln. Open to clay artists of all […]
yeah. thats right! we coffee.. you funk! Come on over to Amber's Kitchen@ The Quarry Arts Center21 Selwyn Ave! Have a Turning Point Coffee, some bangin Toasties and join us […]
Celebrate Kotahitanga through a powerful collection of local and MÄori artworks. Add your thread this Puanga Matariki and be part of a shared vision for unity, community, and connection. An […]
Matariki is a powerful celebration grounded in the astronomical knowledge of our tÅ«puna, who looked to the dawn sky to mark the turning of the seasons and prepare for winter. […]
New night alert Join us for our new regular femme dj night. Deep and Tech house music all night with local DJ's:Lady MezNatsKirsty Hargreavesand special guest STAZZA STAZZA opens the dancefloor […]
Navigating Slowly showcases eight works by Aotearoa artists created between 2017 - 2023, exploring themes of whenua, whakapapa, and our changing ecological world. Featured artists include Sione Faletau Jeremy Leatinu'u […]
Nau mai, haere mai ki Whangaruru. Join us as we come together to celebrate Matariki with a shared hÄngÄ«, a special kapa haka performance by our local tamariki, and time […]
 Monday June 22nd 2026 at 6.00-7.30pm at the The Judge House of Ale, Walton Street Whangarei Join us for a short sharp literary celebration on the shortest day of the […]
Join us for a special wÄnanga with Rereata Makiha (NgÄpuhi/Te Arawa/RangitÄne), a respected leader in Te Ao MÄori and renowned expert in the maramataka (MÄori lunar calendar). Wed 24 Jun […]
A space for the mana of wÄhine to come alive through whakapapa, storytelling and lived experiences. Meet Janet Hetaraka, Dr Maia Hetaraka, Aorangi Hetaraka, Kahikatea and KÅkÅwai â an extraordinary […]
Join us for two inspiring drop-in art workshops this Matariki. Step into a relaxed, welcoming space where you can explore your creativity, reflect on what's meaningful, and connect with others […]
Are 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? Step into the […]
Exhibition Opening - 'Across The Ditch' Come along to the opening of a unique trans-Tasman printmaking collaboration. The exhibition is featuring fifteen artists from Te Kowhai Print Trust and fifteen […]
Group exhibition and installation to celebrate Matariki Puanga. Live performance by the musical trio Gnomon, with the esteemed poet Piet Nieuwland on the preview evening. Exhibition dates 27th June - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
This rÅpÅ« 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for some quiet, cosy crafting as we hand stitch together, and create a communal banner for the WhangÄrei Central Library honouring the whetÅ« (stars) of Puanga Matariki. Accessibility […]
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. […]