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Whitianga offers an outstanding lifestyle in beautiful natural surrounds and a beachside holiday to remember forever. Whether you're a long-time local or first-time visitor, welcome to All About Whitianga!

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Whether it's deliciously fresh local dishes with a choice of relaxed, intimate and fun surroundings, or classic fish and chips takeaways on the beach, you’ll never run out of great food to try in Whitianga.


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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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There are things to do rain or shine – making Whitianga a great destination for the whole family. 

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Valentines Pink Bun Day

Sport & Recreation

Give someone you love a pink bun on Valentine's Day - and help fundraising for Project Mammogram! 

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Waitangi ki Whitianga

Galas-Carnivals & Fairs

A whānau family fun day at Te Whitianga-nui-a-Kupe - Whitianga to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

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Elementa 5 presents 4 Artists  Paula McNeill, Peter Augustin, Dianne Caton, and Peter Muller

Mercury Bay Library Events

Workshops & Conferences

Mercury Bay Library run activities 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

Come and grab a coffee in your reusable cup at Mat's Cafe for this month's 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. 

 

Initiated by the Hauraki Gulf Forum, this 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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Local Articles

Community Stories

Stay engaged with community stories and local articles from the past and present. 

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Cathy Klouwens
December 04, 2024
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The Government has announced the delivery on its promise to restore public walking access to the popular Mautohe Cathedral Cove in time for Summer 2024-2025. 

Photo credit: Department of Conservation 

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Cathy Klouwens
December 04, 2024
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The summer season is sweetened by a garden full of fresh crops and flowers. For gardeners in the Mercury Bay and Coromandel Peninsula focus your efforts on watering and pest/disease control to keep plants flourishing. And for those with green fingers, read on to get top summer gardening tips from the Hot Water Beach Garden Centre team. 

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Cathy Klouwens
December 10, 2024
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Most areas of the Coromandel, including Mercury Bay, will have additional Kerbside rubbish and recycling collections between Christmas 2024 and early February 2025.

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Cathy Klouwens
February 12, 2025
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The A Taste of Matarangi Festival is back  5 April 2025 with a fabulous day of food, wine and music to be had by the beach. Be in for the chance to win a double pass to this fantastic festival which is celebrating 10 years! 

Photo credit above: Felicity Jean Photography.

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Wāhi Tukurua - Mercury Bay Resource Recovery Trust
January 17, 2025

The Wahi Tukurua volunteer team are kicking off 2025 with a keen focus on waste minimisation, and some exciting initiatives including the opening of a new Resource Recovery Centre for the Mercury Bay area. 

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Cathy Klouwens
December 09, 2024

Excitement is building in Whitianga as the town prepares for the Whiti Beach Meet, a celebration of muscle, classic cars, bikes, trucks, and more. The Beach Meet is being held 4th January 2025 at scenic Buffalo Beach reserve with over 200 vehicles expected to be on show.