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Whitianga has one of the best backyards in the world that Kiwis from all over New Zealand love to visit!
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What's on
Next Events
There are things to do rain or shine – making Whitianga a great destination for the whole family.
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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.
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Gala Opening - Peninsula Writers Festival
Sport & Recreation
Come and join us for this special opening night gala. We welcome you to the inaugural Peninsula Writers' Festival. Come and meet the writers!
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Every Bite Programme Launch
Sport & Recreation
Sign up and join the Wāhi Tukurua team for the launch of the Every Bite programme which aims to help you reduce food waste in simple, practical ways.
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Seaweek
Sport & Recreation
In March activities are coordinated as part of Seaweek - events to celebrate the moana-sea along with agencies, businesses, and community groups. There are usually plenty of activities to get involved in during Seaweek - pencil this date in your detail as more details to come!
Mercury Bay Library Events
Workshops & Conferences
Weekly events and activities at various times run at the Mercury Bay Library throughout the year and over the school holiday periods. And of course come on in any day they are open to get your favourite books for some excellent reading!
Thirsty Thursday
Sport & Recreation
POSTPONED for April - we'll keep you posted when the next Thirsty Thursday is rescheduled! Get ready to come and grab a coffee in your reusable cup the next Thirsty Thursday! The team from Wāhi Tukurua - Mercury Bay Resource Recovery Centre will be on hand to have a chat about reducing single use cups.
Local Articles
Community Stories
Stay engaged with community stories and local articles from the past and present.
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Cathy Klouwens
May 20, 2025
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The Mercury Twin Cinemas is proud to announce the return of the French Film Festival Aotearoa to Whitianga for its third consecutive year. Running from May 29 to June 15, this celebrated cultural event brings the best of French cinema to the Coromandel Peninsula.
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Cathy Klouwens
April 24, 2025
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This May and June, Whitianga will host the inaugural Peninsula Writers Festival, a vibrant celebration of literature, storytelling, and community. The festival will bring together eight diverse Coromandel Peninsula writers, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage with each author at individual author sessions.
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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
April 11, 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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Kat Neilson-Jones
March 18, 2024
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Tips for making delicious Hot Cross buns this Easter
Lifestyle Stories
Do you dream of making delicious light Hot Cross Buns every year but just seem to end up with rock cakes? Why not try some or all of these tips gathered by the All About Whitianga team when making your Hot Cross Buns this year.
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Wāhi Tukurua - Mercury Bay Resource Recovery Trust
April 09, 2025
Every Bite: Helping Mercury Bay Households Cut Food Waste
Community Stories
Food waste is a growing issue in Aotearoa, but a programme delivered by the Zero Waste Network and local waste minimisation group Wāhi Tukurua, is helping Mercury Bay residents make simple changes that have a big impact.
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