This free community event honours loved ones who have passed since the last rising of Matariki star cluster, signaling the Māori New Year. Whānau are welcome to send pictures of […]
Whangārei 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 Whangārei 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 Māori 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 tūpuna, 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 hāngī, 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 wānanga with Rereata Makiha (Ngāpuhi/Te Arawa/Rangitāne), a respected leader in Te Ao Māori and renowned expert in the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar). Wed 24 Jun […]
A space for the mana of wāhine to come alive through whakapapa, storytelling and lived experiences. Meet Janet Hetaraka, Dr Maia Hetaraka, Aorangi Hetaraka, Kahikatea and Kōkōwai – 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 Whangārei and the Parihaka Community Landcare Group support local ecosystems. You […]
Thrifted Market – 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: Saturday, 27 June 2026 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM This two-day wānanga, 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 whānau. This community-led event is a time to come together, reflect, […]
Free Māori Sign Language course with local tutor Matua Eddie Hokianga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou). Weekly sessions over five consecutive weeks for beginners to build communication skills and connection. Open […]
This rōpū meets every Tuesday in Te Puawānanga at the Whangārei 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 Catley’s mesmerising guitar show live in Whangārei 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 wānanga invites you […]
Join us for some quiet, cosy crafting as we hand stitch together, and create a communal banner for the Whangārei Central Library honouring the whetū (stars) of Puanga Matariki. Accessibility […]
Come through to Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and experience what our key speakers have learned throughout their te reo journey. Listen to their knowledge and perspective on the Māori 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, Ngāpuhi, Tainui) for a day of interactive storytelling celebrating Puanganui o te Rangi and Matariki. Through pūrākau, taonga pūoro, and playful activities using natural resources, […]
Each month the LLAF Night Library Café 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, Whangārei 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 Māori Sign Language course with local tutor Matua Eddie Hokianga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou). Weekly sessions over five consecutive weeks for beginners to build communication skills and connection. Open […]
Designed especially for kids and whānau, 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 wānanga invites you […]
Join us for a special Open Day at the Wairau Māori Art Gallery inside the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori 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 Māori Sign Language course with local tutor Matua Eddie Hokianga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti 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 whānau! 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 — all hosted by NYT's […]
Step into The Garden – 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, […]
‘Life in the slow lane’The 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 | 5pm–7pm 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 […]