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Cathedral Cove
What's on
Next Events
There are things to do rain or shine – making Whitianga a great destination for the whole family.
New
Americana Car Parade and Show
Parades
The American Muscle Street and Custom Car Club Whitianga will be celebrating in style with a car parade and car show.
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Matariki Stargazing
Sport & Recreation
Climb out of bed early to celebrate the newest holiday in Aotearoa New Zealand by watching Matariki rise in the dark sky over Kūaotunu with a group of expert stargazers.
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Matariki Whanau Day - Mercury Bay Museum
Sport & Recreation
Bring the whanau and celebrate Matariki with the team at the Mercury Bay Museum.
New
Whitianga Lions Art Expo
Exhibitions
From the 30th May to the 2nd June the Whitianga Lions are hosting a promotion of new works by fabulous Coromandel artists! Returning to the Whitianga Town Hall this King's Birthday Weekend is the annual Whitianga Lions Art Expo! Entry free - please note the various opening hours below.
New
Annual Model Show Event
Sport & Recreation
12th and 13th July the Mercury Bay Model Railway Club are proud to present their annual model show. Bring the family along to view some fantastic models the July School Holidays!
New
Peninsula Writers Festival - Author Sessions
Sport & Recreation
Two author sessions held each Thursday 29th May - 26th of June. The inaugural Coromandel Peninsula Writers Festival is your chance to meet talented New Zealand authors! View dates and details for each session below.
Local Articles
Community Stories
Stay engaged with community stories and local articles from the past and present.
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Cathy Klouwens
June 26, 2025
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What is there to do in Whitianga?
Lifestyle Stories
If you are heading to the Coromandel Peninsula, Whitianga is definitely worth a visit, no matter what time of the year. Summer, spring, autumn or winter, rain or shine there’s plenty to do to keep the whole family busy. In this article there are top tips and excellent ideas for things to do when you plan your visit to Whitianga.
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Community
June 19, 2025
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DOC Community Updates for Cathedral Cove walks and tracks
Conservation Stories
The information in this article is a running record of updates about the works undertaken on the Cathedral Cove track over time. The information has been provided via the Department of Conservation (DOC) press releases. The information includes announcements and updates from DOC on the Cathedral Cove recreational area in Hahei.
Photo credit above: Department of Conservation.
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Cathy Klouwens
February 27, 2025
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Rubbish and recycling collection dates 2025
Council Updates
If you need to know when the weekly 2025 rubbish and recycling collection dates are for the Mercury Bay, Whitianga and the wider Thames Coromandel District area read on! There's a handy PDF download so you can know when the next kerbside rubbish and recycling collections are in your area on the Coromandel Peninsula.
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Cathy Klouwens
June 11, 2025
What is Matariki and why is it important?
Event Stories
Matariki is being celebrated on Friday 20 June in 2025. Are you unsure what Matariki means and what its origins are? In this article we take a look at what Matariki is, where a star cluster fits in, and we’ve got nine ideas of how you could celebrate with your friends and family.
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Cathy Klouwens
May 24, 2025
Reflecting on the success of A Taste of Matarangi 2025
Event Stories
The A Taste of Matarangi Festival 2025 has raised an impressive $15,000 to be distributed to three well deserving local organisations. This year A Taste of Matarangi festival held on 6th April turned out to be a fantastic day for all who attended, with special features to celebrate this 10th festival.
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Cathy Klouwens
May 28, 2025
Economic Development Survey
Council Updates
Thames Coromandel District Council are inviting businesses to take part in an economic development survey for local businesses.
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