Celebrate 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, […]
Celebrate 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 […]
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 […]
The dream was a simple one... to bring live music gigs back to the Tūtūkākā Coast! So join us on the longest day of the year... to skank out in […]
Fungi Film Fest Whangārei (FFFWh) is our very own screening of the world’s only film festival dedicated to the beauty, otherworldliness, and human influences of mushrooms, lichens, and micro fungi. […]
Whangārei @ Work Exhibition featuring Liam Martyn Astbury & Victoria Little Yvonne Rust Gallery |16–30 January 2026Opening: Friday 16 Jan, 5–7pm 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 – THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK! Celebrating 11 epic years of magical mayhem on the road! New Zealand’s 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. “Quantum leaping” says the Irish Times. “Captivating, exhilarating and […]
REFLECTIONSExhibition featuring Stanley Austin Yvonne Rust Gallery | 5 – 28 February 2026Opening: Thursday 5 February | 5–7pm Discover REFLECTIONS, a striking new collection of abstract ceramic works by sculptor […]
TOWN 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 & […]
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 — the vital life force energy that flows through all of us. Subtle but potent, […]
12-Week Rangatahi Printmaking Programme Ages 18–36 · Free to Participate · Limited to 10 Places We’re excited to be running our 12-week Print Your Own Money programme again in 2026! […]
Speed is Emotional theatre at ONEONESIX ADHD - it’s so hot right now! Pōneke’s 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 Whangārei for a full-scale Drum & Bass takeover. One night. One system. No holding back. We have the Return of Nick […]
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 […]
Kick off Pride Month in Whangārei 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 […]
Whangārei'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: https://forms.gle/jNspF82MvYMXJUrU9 If […]
Tālofa 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: […]
Three ill-equipped wardens keep watch over a makeshift community (that’s 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 - Whangārei Forum North Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and heartwarming […]
NZ’s ‘Queen of Disco’, Lou’ana, reveals magnetic and mystical album DISCO WITCH and New Zealand tour Aotearoa’s very own Queen of Disco, Lou’ana, has today released her highly-anticipated sophomore album, […]
Have you got a great Puanga Matariki idea or event?If you do, we’d 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 — and it’s 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 Whangārei Fire Jam! Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM We are fundraising to buy a 200L drum […]
Whangārei Pride Parade 2026 SAVE THE DATE & GATHER YOUR WHĀNAU~ Saturday, 28th March ~ We need volunteers to help us make this happen!Please complete the form here to offer your […]
Hurupaki School is excited to present Comedy for a Cause — a night of laughs for a great reason! Saturday, 28 March 2026 Hurupaki School Hall Doors open at 6pm, Show starts […]
Poetry recital with music by award winning poet Apirana Taylor. Apirana Taylor has toured nationally and internationally for many years. He was given the 2024 Prime Ministers Literary Award for […]
The Whangarei Heads Arts Trail is a two-day event each Easter, showcasing local artists and their works in private studios and community venues between Onerahi & Ocean Beach. It’s a rare […]
For 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 […]
Quarry Ceramics Awards 2026 Awards & Opening night: Friday 10th April 2026, 5pm, Yvonne Rust Gallery Exhibition open: 10th April - 2nd May 2026Open Hours - Mon - Sat 9.30am […]
Star of ‘7DAYS’ and the voice of ‘Stickman, PAUL EGO, is taking his solo standup show ‘STICK’ right around NZ in 2026. Fri 10 Apr 2026, 7:30pm–9:00pm @ ONEONESIX Be […]
Aotearoa's bluegrass explorers, You, Me, Everybody, bring their new album, Midnight to OneOneSix. Rooted in tradition but unafraid to innovate, the band blends virtuosic musicianship with gracious arrangements to create […]
Join us for another amazing night of Deep, Funky and Bangin house beats featuring DJ's Kevvy Small, Nats and Camel