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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
 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 […]
 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
ONEONESIX, 116a Bank Street, WhangÄrei Friday 13 November 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm One of the great folk artists of the last two decades in New Zealand, multi award-winning songwriter Bob McNeill […]