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Mercury Bay Library Events
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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!
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Mercury Twin Cinema Whitianga Movie Times
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Looking for movies times in Whitianga to watch at the cinema this week and weekend? Check out the latest movie session times and trailers at the two big screens at the Mercury Twin Cinemas!
Exotic Caulerpa Community Information Forum and Tech Talks
Workshops & Conferences
Initiated by the Hauraki Gulf Forum, this ONLINe hui is an opportunity to share information among Hauraki Gulf communities and operators responding to Exotic Caulerpa infestations and those proactively engaged in surveying for and mitigating against Exotic Caulerpa.
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Members of the American Muscle and Custom Car Club Whitianga will be gathering for the start of their monthly "Cars and Coffee Cruse". They'll be meeting and bringing their old and new American cars, trucks and motorcycles. All spectators are welcome to come and meet members, talk cars and check the vehicles before they head off on their monthly cruse. New members are welcome!
Mercury Bay Community Board Meeting
Workshops & Conferences
The Mercury Bay Community Board meets regularly through out the year at the Council buildings in Monk Street, Whitianga.
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Halloween Trick or Treating Friendly List
Galas-Carnivals & Fairs
Dress up in your best Halloween outfit and join the trick or treaters in Whitianga. Download the trick or treat friendly list to know which homes and businesses to visit for your trick or treat friendly locations!
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Cooks Beach Carnival
Galas-Carnivals & Fairs
Date to be confirmed for 2027 - usually held on the 4th January each year. Fun for the whole family, everything from stalls and games to raffles and food.
Seaweek
Sport & Recreation
From 6-14 March Seaweek 2027 activities are coordinated as part of Seaweek across New Zealand. Events to celebrate the moana-sea along with agencies, businesses, and community groups.
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Wāhi Tukurua - Mercury Bay Resource Recovery Trust
July 16, 2026
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Matariki Reflection: Choosing Less Waste and More Care in Mercury Bay
Conservation Stories
As Matariki rises in the winter sky, communities across Aotearoa are invited to pause, reflect and look ahead. It is a time to remember those who have passed, give thanks for what we have, reconnect with whānau and community, and think carefully about the future we are helping to create. Here in Mercury Bay, that reflection can also be seen in the everyday choices we make around waste, reuse and consumption. Read more in this article provided by the Wahi Tukurua - Mercury Bay Resource Recovery Centre team.
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Cathy Klouwens
July 15, 2026
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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. Winter, autumn, spring or summer – 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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Cathy Klouwens
June 20, 2026
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What is Matariki and why is it important?
Event Stories
Matariki is being celebrated on Friday 10 July in 2026. 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 on the Coromandel Peninsula.
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Cathy Klouwens
May 05, 2026
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Rubbish and recycling collection dates 2026
Council Updates
If you need to know when the weekly 2025, summer and 2026 council rubbish and recycling collection dates are for the Mercury Bay, Whitianga and the wider Coromandel Peninsula area read on! There's a handy PDF download so you can know when the next Thames Coromandel District Council kerbside rubbish and recycling collections are in your area on the Coromandel Peninsula.
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Cathy Klouwens
June 19, 2026
Tairua PEPE STREAM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT NEWS
Community Stories
This article shares project updates for the Tairua Pepe Stream Bridge replacement project provided by the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. This significant roading project will replace the Pepe Bridge Stream one lane bridge with a two lane bridge to update the roading network infrastructure and to provide better access in and around Tairua and the wider Coromandel Peninsula.
(Image Credit: NZTA Waka Kotahi. Pepe Bridge Project, Tairua, Coromandel Peninsula ).
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Community
June 15, 2026
Thames Coromandel District Council Region Updates
Council Updates
This article shares a summary of updates for community and business provided by the Thames Coromandel District Council for the Coromandel Peninsula.
(Image Credit: Thames Coromandel District Council Logo ).
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