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

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

Mercury Bay Library Events

Workshops & Conferences

Running 7-  23 January the Mercury Bay Library will be running school holiday activities these school holidays on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. And of course come on in any day they are open to get your favourite books for some holiday 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. 

 

All are welcome to join the regular Mercury Bay Historical Society coffee catch-ups. For those interested in history - it's a great chance to meet likeminded people and to hear fascinating speakers. 

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Looking for movies times in Whitianga this week?  We've got the latest movie session times for you to view at the two big screens at the Mercury Twin Cinemas. 

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It's back in Whitianga! The 2025 all-star line up: COLD CHISEL, ICEHOUSE, BIC RUNGA, and EVERCLEAR in one mammoth anniversary celebration as Cold Chisel celebrate 50 years, ICEHOUSE 45 years since their first New Zealand tour, and the festival 15 years.  






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

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Cathy Klouwens
December 07, 2024

Car enthusiasts and fans of retro vehicles are in for a treat this summer as the Whiti Beach Meet returns to scenic Buffalo Beach Reserve 4th January 2025. Organised by the Whitianga American Street and Custom Car Club, this Coromandel vehicle meet promises a full-on car, truck, bike, and retro caravan show that will showcase hundreds of vehicles of various types and models.