Event Archive

Fun Sailing Lessons For All Levels

Beginner and intermediate sailors come join the team from the Waikato Thames Yachting

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Mini Family Sports Day in Whitianga!

Come along for some family fun at the free Mini Sports Day and have a go at all of the great

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Dennis Marsh & Brendan Dugan

We have the pleasure in presenting to you Dennise Marsh & Brendan Dugan here at the

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Where the Wild Things are at the Mercury Bay Library

Do you know where the Wild things are? Come along to the Mercury Bay Library to find

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Create a Reading Fort at Mercury Bay Library

As part of the Wild about Reading Activities at the Mercury Bay Library come and make your

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Gorilla Games at the Mercury Bay Library

Join in the Gorilla Games at the Mercury Bay Library as part of the Wild about Reading

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The Burtones at Stoked Restaurant - Cancelled

This performance has been cancelled. Kick back and relax at Stoked Restaurant while listening

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Community Carols in the Park

Get your singing voices ready and come and enjoy the Community Carols in Soldiers Memorial

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Donate Blood - New Zealand Blood Foundation

The New Zealand Blood Foundation would appreciate your assistance in donating blood.

Corona Sunsets L.A.B with Summer Thieves

The Whitianga Hotel and Corona Sunsets brings you funky outfit L.A.B with their soul, rock

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Jet Ski Racing in Matarangi - POSTPONED

This event has been postponed due to adverse weather condition. Any locals who may still like

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Matarangi Mini Sports Day

Enjoy the fun of this mini sports day at the Matarangi Village Green.

Cardboard Cup

Get out all of those cartons and boxes ready to create your uniquely designed vessel to race

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Matarangi Kids Fishing Competition

Bring your small fry (under 12 years) down to the wharf for the kids to show up their parents

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Pipers Bike Decorating in Matarangi

Bring along your best dressed decorated bike to win prizes. Kids of all ages welcome!

Bingo Night in Matarangi

Fancy a great game of bingo? Find a team and get down to the Fire Station for your chance to

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Big Beach Day Out & Sand Castle Competition

Bring your friends and family and come along and show your creativity to build a sand castle

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Rings Beach to Matarangi Beach Swim

Brush off the wetsuits and get in the water for a swim from Rings Beach to Matarangi. Entries

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Matarangi Volunteer Rural Fire Force Annual Collection

Keep an eye out for our special crew who will be out in their fire fighting gear for their

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The Big Dig Matarangi

Hey kids can you dig? If so get down to the beach off the Village Green and find an ice

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Bar Crossing Seminar

Come and join this presentation for a "Bar Crossing Advisory Seminar".

Matarangi Fire Station Open Day

Get up close and personal with the Matarangi Volunteer Rural Fire Force.

Book Sale - Hahei Florence Harsant Library

Come and grab a summer read from our Big Library Book Sale at Hahei's Florence Harsant

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Matarangi Santa Parade

Come and join in to view all of the floats and have some fun at the Matarangi Santa

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Xmas Day Dining in Whitianga!

Take the fuss out of Xmas day cooking and spoil yourself and the family with a special xmas

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New Years Eve at Mercury Bay Club

Come along and join us for the New Year at the Mercury Bay Club. You can bring in the New

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Mercury Bay Aeroclub Open Day - CANCELLED

Unfortunately this event has had to be CANCELLED due to the adverse weather conditions. Enjoy

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Salt Bar and Stilo Design Co. Fashion Show

Salt Restaurant & Bar are pleased to present, in conjunction with Stilo Design Co & Stilo

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Sonic Delusion

Sonic Delusion at Luke's Kitchen - Too funky for folk and Too Folky for Funk!

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Beneath a Luminous Sky - Liz Turnbull Solo Exhibition

Come and view Liz Turnbull's solo exhibition hosted at Bread and Butter Gallery in

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Cathedral Cove Waka Ama Challenge

Do you love SUP, Kayaking or Waka Ama? The Cathedral Cove Challenge is one of the most scenic

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Hope Walk Whitianga

HOPEWALK Whitianga is a movement of hope. Bringing awareness to suicide and promoting and

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Helping Your Child to Succeed in Life Free Presentation

This seminar will provide practical information from Prof. Adele Diamond’s research on

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Mad Science! - Mercury Bay Library

Are you interested in the weird, wacky and explosive? Join your local library team where

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Mercury Bay Community Choir: Two Choir Meet

This is a real musical treat - the Mercury Bay Community Choir will be blending their voices

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Delaney Davidson Presents MAGIC LIGHTBOX

Creative Mercury Bay and Arts on Tour NZ present the world debut show Delaney Davidsons MAGIC

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Andrew London Trio

The Andrew London Trio offers songs about the trivia and minutiae of daily life from the

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'Past meets Present' - Souzie Speerstra Exhibition

Bread and Butter fine art gallery is hosting the "Past Meets Present" exhibition featuring

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Eagles tribute show

Madsen promotions presents a tribute to the Eagles at the Mercury Bay Club for a dinner and

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Four Course Scallop Dinner - Salt Bar and Restaurant

Celebrate the beginning of Scallop Festival weekend in style and book your table at Salt for

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International Day of the Older Persons - Stepping into the Future

This is a special event in Whitianga with free entry, entertainment and a free lunch provided

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Night at the Museum!

Pencil this date into your diary - more information to come!

Rock Art @ The Museum!

Get your painting skills ready and join in for some family fun during the school holidays at

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Spring Fever Craft Workshops - August and September

Calling all budding craft enthusiasts! The Mercury Bay Museum is hosting some great craft on

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"Interstellar Glamour" - Brad Novak Art Exhibition

Bread and Butter fine art gallery is hosting the "Interstellar Glamour" exhibition featuring

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"As the Path Unfolds" - Charlotte Giblin Art Exhibition

Bread and Butter fine art gallery is hosting "As the Path Unfolds" exhibition featuring the

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Rock and Roll Party Fundraiser!

Roll up your jeans, get out those groovy dresses or pedal pushers, find the Bryl cream and

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Mercury Bay Museum - Museum Store Sunday!

Come and buy some great local gifts and goodies at the gift shop at the Mercury Bay Museum

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Mercury Bay Yarns - Ladies of the Bay

Mercury Bay Historical Society and Mercury Bay Museum invite you to Mercury Bay Yarns -

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High Tea at the Mercury Bay Museum

Grab some friends and come and enjoy a fabulous high tea and be entertained at the Mercury

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Murder Mystery Night - Dinner, Theatre and Dance

This themed murder mystery evening will be a superb night at the Flight Club Ballroom - with

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Whitianga Summer Concert 2018

The Whitianga Summer Concert Tour 2018 dates and artists have been confirmed. The amazing

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The Burtones at The Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Day Spa

The Burtones are kicking off Queens Birthday in style tomorrow afternoon at The Lost Spring

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Salt Bar and Restaurant Degustation Evening

Come and meet winemaker Matt Stafford from Cragg Range and experience 6 unique wines matched

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Bingo Fundraising Night!

Ready for some classic bingo fun? Come and join the Taste of Matarangi organising committee

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Mercury Music Festival Wrap Up Session

Keep grooving and join the wrap up session for the Mercury Music Festival hosted by Vegas

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Prof. Adele Diamond Seminar - Helping Your Child To Succeed In Life

Adele Diamond is a fantastic presenter who is known internationally for her research into

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Cooks Beachcare Group Planting Day

Bring the family and get involved in planting at Cooks Beach!

Metamorphosis Book Launch

Meet local author Verna Carr at the launch of her new book "Metamorphosis - wisdom for a

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En Pointe Dance Show - Wonkalicious!

Join the En Pointe Dance Studio students and teachers for the 10th anniversary of their ever

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Gloria's Handbag

Don't miss Arts on Tour NZ Trust travelling show Gloria's Handbag which is a modern magical

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Allegheny College Chamber Choir

Mercury Bay Community Choir is teaming up with Creative Mercury Bay to bring Pennsylvanian

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Mercury Music Festival in Whitianga

The Mercury Music Festival, will again be warming up your Queen’s Birthday weekend with two

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Remember - Mercury Bay Community Choir

Come and listen to the fantastic Mercury Bay Community Choir for their first

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Pink Ribbon Breakfast at The Lost Spring

Get your group together for a fantastic Pink Ribbon Breakfast hosted by The Lost

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt Hot Water Beach!

Come and join us for our annual Easter Egg hunt with Toppy our fabulous mascot. This

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Kids Easter Holiday Crafts and Face Painting at Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park Guest Programme

Book your family in to stay at Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park and be part of our Easter

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Kids Easter Holiday Potions Workshop Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

Book your family in to stay at Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park over Easter and

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Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park Family Easter Holiday Programme

If you are statying at the Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday park you can join Matilda

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Kids Easter Holiday Programme Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

Join in for some Easter family fun and meet Toppy, the Queen of Hearts, Alice in

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YOU Travel Whitianga South Pacific Holiday Information Evening

YOU Travel Whitianga and Coconuts Travel Marketing presents a selection of their South

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Concert at Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

Join us at Hot Water Beach TOP 10 for an afternoon of great music from our local

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Echo Walk Festival - Discovery at Cooks

Join this fascinating walk as part of the Echo Walk Festival. Use modern day

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Soul Sax Plus Evening Entertainment at Al Camino -Enigma

Bring your friends and family for a special Easter meal with entertainment from the

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Soul Sax Plus at Al Caminos-Enigma

Enjoy an evening of delicious Greek food and soulful music from the fantastic Soul

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Indian Owners Motorcycle Rally

The 2017 Rally will be a ride around the Coromandel Peninsula and include a visit to

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AceTones playing at Lukes Kitchen

Come and enjoy the AceTones live at Luke's Kitchen as part of their EP Release tour.

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Creative Writing Workshops - Renee Liang

Attention aspiring writers across the Coromandel Peninsula! Here’s your opportunity

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On the Beach NZ Tour - three acts at the Eggscentric Cafe

Join us for a fantastic evening with three fabulous artists who will bring you an

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The Long Lunch

Come and enjoy a fabulous Long Lunch with a 3 course lunch planned and cooked by 4

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Andrew White

Come and enjoy Andrew White's unique style of music - inspired by the folk guitar greats.

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Tattletale Saints - dinner and show

The Tattletale Saints are bringing some Nashville to the Eggsentric Cafe for a mix of

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Paul Ubana Jones - dinner and show!

Come and listen to the soulful voice, an agile guitar and an inspired performance with

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The Nukes performing with Azo Bell

The fabulous Nukes are performing at the Eggscentric Cafe - and along for the ride is

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New Years Eve Party with band Rocket

New Years Eve Party at the Mercury Bay Club "ROCKET" cover band from Auckland is here

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Tom Sharplin

Come along for a great night of entertainment with Tom Sharplin, playing good old

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Xmas Tree Fundraiser Sale - Whitianga Lions Club

The Whitianga Lions Club are selling Xmas trees this year - put your pre-order in now!

Festive Xmas Lunches in December at Al Camino Enigma

Book your family or group function for a special Christmas lunch being hosted by the

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Private Clairvoyant Readings with Jill Buckton - book now

Jill Buckton provides amazing spiritual experiences. Book your private clairvoyant

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Kauri 2000 Volunteer Tree Planting Day

Join the Kauri 2000 group in Kuaotunu as part of their tree planting day.

Brolley Boarding Competition

The Brolley Boarding competions is back by popular demand! Grab your brolley (umbrella) and

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Kuaotunu Bubble Festival - family bubble blowing fun!

A great festival with lots of bubble blowing fun! Bring your family, a picnic and

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Auckland Youth Orchestra Concert

We are indeed privileged to welcome back our favourite young musicians - the Auckland

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Fly DC3 to see Ingrid Boot's Solo Exhihibition!

Grab your tickets for an adventurous day which includes flying with artist Ingrid Boot in a

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Haunui Voyaging Waka Kids Holiday Programme

Come and visit the 72 foot Haunui voyaging waka and meet the voyagers! The waka is

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Bad Moon Rising CCR Tribute Show

Topline entertainment present Bad Moon Rising CCR Tribute Show here at the Mercury Bay Club

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The Spirit of Spring Mercury Bay Community Choir

The Spirit of Spring - a Bouquet of Choral Delights is

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Fly my Pretties - Coroglen Tavern Concert

Fly My Pretties play at the Coroglen Tavern as part of their summer road tour! Great music,

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Fusion Netball Tournament

Come along to support the biggest and brightest netball tournament on the Coromandel

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Coromandel Classic Multi-Sport Race

Get involved in the 16th year of the Coromandel Classic where you can choose to

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The Secret Life of Pets - fundraiser for the Animal Rehoming Fund

Get your tickets now and come along and enjoy a special fundraising preview screening for the

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Bread & Butter Gallery Fine Art Exhibition 'Great Barrier Paintings' Ginney Deavoll

Ginney Deavoll new works exhibition at Bread and Butter Gallery.

Bread & Butter Gallery Fine Art Exhibition 'Blurred Lines' Jennie de Groot

Come and view the "Blurred Lines" exhibition of new works by Jennie de Groot.

Bread & Butter Gallery Fine Art Exhibition "Beauty of the Beast" Brad Novak

An exhibition of new works from Brad Novak "Beauty and the Beast" hosted at Bread and Butter

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Bread & Butter Gallery Fine Art Exhibition 'Beyond the Surface' Jacqueline Elley + Lynden Over

Come and view this joint exhibition which is a collaboration of work by Jacqueline

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Bread & Butter Gallery Fine Art Exhibition 'Once Upon a Rainbow' Souzie Speerstra

Come and view the month long exhibition "Once Upon a Rainbow" of Souzie Speerstra paintings

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Bread & Butter Gallery Fine Art Exhibition "En Vogue" Ingrid Boot

Come and view this exciting "En Vogue" exhibition of Ingrid Boot paintings hosted by

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Coastguard Boating Education Boating Courses

If you are new to boating or want to upskill your boat and radio operation skills

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The Wizard of Oz

Mercury Bay Area School presents "The Wizard of Oz" school

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Mercury Bay Music Festival - June 3-5

The township of Whitianga will be full of world-class musicians and music over Queen’s Birthday

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Legends, Divas and Superstars Night - Game of Tones

Join Christchurch Covers Band Game of Tones at the Whitianga for a great night -

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Snapper Tournament

The Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club Snapper Tournament over Queen's Birthday

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Mountains to the Sea - a massed choir concert

Come to hear the amazing voices of a massed choir Concert being presented by the

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Mobile Breastscreen Clinic

The mobile free breast screening clinic is coming to Whitianga. This service is

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The Faultys - Faulty Towers Dinner Theatre Show

Looking for a great night out? Whitianga Sea Scouts proudly presents a night of

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Dale Wool Brassband

Bring the whole family for a fantastic afternoon Anzac Tribute concert and

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Whitianga Toastmasters Open Meeting - Agenda Bender!

Join the Whitianga Toastmasters club in a fun and supportive environment at

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Landslide Fleetwood Mac - Stevie Nicks Tribute Show

A professional 5 piece live band, delivering a top quality muscial experience

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Caitlin Smith Vocal Styles Workshop

Join top vocal coach Caitlin Smith in a special workshop about vocal

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Regan Perry Looping Workshop

Join Regan who is providing a special free clinic on setting up and using a loop

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Miho Wada Workshop

Want to learn more about getting the maximum creative output out of a diverse range of people

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Richard Gilewitz Guitar Workshop

This workshop is aimed at intermediate players but will also benefit players who are

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Hobnail – Stagecraft Workshop

Join the popular folk group Hobnail Boots in this workshop which aims to provide

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Don McGlashan Songwriting Workshop

Join one of this country's greatest song writers and singers as part of a two

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Easter Egg Hunt at Fun Zone!

Get your easter egg hunting skills out ready for a great Easter Egg Hunt and fun

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Quizz Night at Castle Rock Cafe

Join us for a fun quizz night with your team of four!

Degustation Dinner

A special degustation dinner held at Castle Rock Cafe

Kuaotunu Town Hillbilly Hoedown

Join us for the great K-Town Hillbilly Hoedown which will have activities for all

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Pet Rock Day 2017!

Enter your decorated rock into the famous rock auction supported by local artists!

Troy Wheeler Contracting Ladies Fishing Tournament

Get your teams and rods together ladies for the Troy Wheeler Contracting Ladies

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Whitianga Offshore 100 Racing

Come and see the offshore 100 powerboats racing with great views from Buffalo

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Sportsafe Auckland Rugby League Nines 2016

The Sportsafe Auckland Rugby League (ARL) Nines are returning to Whitianga!

Whitianga Art Centre Art Exhibition

Whitianga Art Centre will be holding their annual art exhibition over the first two weekends

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Mercury Music Festival

Mercury Bay Music Festival is a fantastic celebration of musical genres and styles. Whitianga

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Mercury Bay Community Choir Reconvenes!

The Mercury Bay Community Choir is reconvening and invite you to join - there are

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Valentines Dinner

Valentine Dinner at Mercury Bay Club on the 14th February from 5.30pm-8.30pm Bookings

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Cathedral Cove Spot the Difference Community Guided Snorkel

Explore the gorgeous waters of Gemstone Bay in the Te Whanganui-A-Hei marine reserve

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The River Jesters NZ Summer Tour

The River Jesters who hark from Dunedin visit Luke's Kitchen as part of their 2016 summer

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Colour My World Art Exhibition

Come and view a unique display of Kiwi charm and diversity from artists Kay Evison, Gaylene

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Rocky Rhodes Band

Come along to the Mercury Bay Club to hear the fabulous Rocky Rhodes four piece

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'Taste of the Tour' Showcase exhibition

Art exhibition by members of the Mercury Bay Art Escape

Anita Prime

Anita Prime will be performing at the Mercury Bay Club on 6th February at 7.30pm

Whitianga Art Centre Exhibition

Whitianga Art Group is holding its annual month long Art Exhibition - come and view all

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Basketball 3 on 3 Summer Series

Tauranga City Basketball is hosting a 3 on 3 Summer Series starting in Whitianga at the

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Miss Junior and Master Whitianga

Join in at the beach with the Miss Junior and Master Whitianga 13 years and

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Biggest Little Circus

The Biggest Little Circus comes to town in Whitianga.

Cooks Beach Christmas in the Park

Cooks Beach Christmas in the park Saturday 19th December 6.30 pm at the Banks Street Reserve

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Celine & Samantha Toner

Come along for a great eveing with Celine & Samantha Toner at the Mercury Bay Club, with

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Taiko Drumming Workshops and Expo

Join Auckland's Haere Mai Taiko drummers who will be holding workshops over three

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Professor Oleg Marshev - Russian Pianist Performs

A concert for classical music lovers that is definately not to be missed!

Alpaca Social Club - with Caitlin Smith

The fabulous Caitlin Smith will bring her skills of poetry and "story singing" to this

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Everest Untold

An intriguing play by Gareth Davies which tells the story of 1953 Everest expedition

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Under the Same Moon

Renee Liang has written a fantastic play that will take you on a crash course in culture

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The Whitianga Hotel Summer series Live Bands

The Whitianga Hotel presents The Summer Series LIVE BANDS FROM 26th December 2015 until the

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Rocket Covers Band

Celebrate the New Year with the band 'Rocket' at the Mercury Bay Club.

Rescheduled date Icebreaker Tournament Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club

Icebreaker Tournament - Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club fishing for Snapper, Kingfish,...

Pacific Coast Marine Top 10 Tuna Fishing Competition

Pacific Coast Marine are sponsoring the Top 10 tuna fishing competition.

Marine and Fishing Expo

Come along and get some great tips and up to date information at the Marine and Fishing

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Movies Under the Stars - two movies on Sunday night! (Saturday night cancelled due to bad weather)

Enjoy the films under the summer stars in Whitianga!

Sand Sculpture Competition

You are invited to try your hand at designing and building your best Sandcastle on

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Whitianga Big Beach Dig

Calling all kids and families to the beach dig on Buffalo Beach!

Cabaret Night

Cabaret Night at the Mercury Bay Club starting at 7pm on 28th November

10th Annual Show Me Shorts Film Festival Roadshow

Come and view New Zealand's leading festival of short films with a week of fantastic viewing to...

The Frank Burkitt Band

Orignal live music from the Frank Burkitt Band as part of their national tour.

Junior Tennis Tournament and Prizegiving

The Mercury Bay Junior Tennis Tournament is being held to provide a competition for

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Mercury Bay Community Pool Free Open Day!

Enjoy a free swim at the Community Swimming Pool to celebrate the opening of the pool for

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KATCHAFIRE - LADI6 - SONS OF ZION

Coromandel Peninsula's hot spot is about to get hotter as Katchafire, Ladi6 and Sons Of Zion

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NEW YEARS EVE - THE FEELERS

NEW YEARS EVE on THE COROMANDEL PENINSULA!

Xmas Day Lunch

Enjoy a tradition Christmas lunch plus dessert selection at the Mercury Bay Club on Xmas

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Volunteer Weeding Day Out

Become a Conservation Week Volunteer and assist in the control of invasive weeds near the...

Mercury Bay Choir and Big Band present a concert and Tea Dance

Mercury Bay's Community Choir and Big Band present a Concert and Tea Dance on Saturday 21st...

Whitianga Community Waka Ama - Have A Go Day!

You are invited to join a fun free session with the Whitianga Community Waka Ama group on

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Show Me Shorts Film Festival

New Zealands leading short film festival "Show Me Shorts" comes back to Whitianga with a great...

Crossroads Duo

You are invited to enjoy melodic rock tunes at the Mercury Bay Club with duo "Crossroads".

SIX60

SIX60 are heading home to New Zealand for a performance at the Coroglen Tavern that is not to be...

Fat Freddy's Drop Bays Tour

Fat Freddy's Drop is a gig not to be missed at the Coroglen Tavern this summer!

Toastmasters Club Demonstration - This event has finished.

THIS EVENT HAS FINSISHED. A Toastmasters Club is about to be launched in Whitianga! Join

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Mary Sharp - Success Made Easy

Mary Sharp International - Success Made Easy seminar at the Aotearoa Lodge, Racecourse Road. A...

Nursery Centre Open Days - Peanuts Childcare and Education Centre!

The Peanuts team are excited to announce that their new Nursery Centre is now open!

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Rally NZ Rally of Coromandel in Whitianga

The 2017 New Zealand Rally Championship comes back to Whitianga. Come and enjoy the

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Street Party Rally NZ Rally of Coromandel in Whitianga!

Street Party - come and join the teams from Rally NZ to meet the drivers and see the

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Business House indoor bowls

Get a team of four together and enter the business house indoor bowls, the team can consist of 2....

Volunteer Dune Planting Day Whitianga

You are invited to join the dune restoration project team and take part as a volunteer to

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Ice Skate Tour Whitianga

Your chance to ice skate in Whitianga - a great fun activity for kids and adults!

Outspace Art Project Exhibition

This is the first exhibition of original works and drawings by local artists as part of the...

Festivita della Primavera - An Italian Spring Feast

Festivita della Primavera An Italian Spring Feast at Colenso Licensed Cafe

The Bay's Best

The Bay's Best is an evening to celebrate the great performance artists that we have in our...

Local Recipes

Monthly recipes with local ingredients contributed by Coromandel chef Andrew 'Andy' Corles of

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2015 Coromandel Rally Route Map

Download your Mahindra Goldrush Rally of Coromandel ...

Homecoming week - Sunday roast at The Lost Spring!

Come and spend a Sunday lunch with us here at The Lost Spring during the exciting Buffalo...

Buffalo Tours with Cathedral Cove Cruises

Get out on the water with Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruises to follow the route the HMS Buffalo took...

Marine Painting Workshop with Paul Deacon

Paul Deacon is a master of painting masted ships - join him on this two day workshop to discover...

Mercury Bay Chartered Pool Club Buffalo Competition

The Mercury Bay Pool Club are hosting a Buffalo Pool competition - you are invited to come along...

Buffalo Darts Night

Join the Mercury Bay Darts Club for the Buffalo Darts night!

Singstar Karaoke Competition

Singstar Karaoke competition open to everyone over 16 years. Starts 17th July and finishes up on...

Indoor Bowls Senior Citizens Buffalo Cup Challenge

An Indoor Bowls Buffalo Cup challenge is being held by the Whitianga Senior Citizens - the Buffalo...

H.M.S. Buffalo Colouring Competition - Open Now

The Mercury Bay Library have a great Buffalo Homecoming week colouring competition for children....

Town vs Country Rugby Game

It's a "Town vs Country" rugby game for the Buffalo Homecoming week hosted by the Mercury Bay...

Sea Rescue Film - Pacific Rescue

Come to view the film "Pacific Rescue" at the Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club in Whitianga. The film...

HMS Buffalo Commemoration Buffalo Regatta - Mercury Bay Boating Club Keelers

The Mercury Bay Boating Club will be holding a special HMS Buffalo Commemoration Sailing Race in...

Bitchin Bingo - Whitianga Hotel

Whitianga Hotel presents - Bitchin Bingo. "it's Bingo, but not as your Nana knows it" 24th July...

Whitianga Summer Music Concert 2017 - Bonnie Tyler, Icehouse, Alan Parsons Live Project

You will not be disappointed with this international line up for a great afternoon at

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Mercury Bay Gymnastics Club Polar Swim Fundraiser

We have challenged members of the Mercury Bay Gymnastics club (and supporters) to join in the HMS...

Coromandel Peninsula Art & Craft Fair 2016

Showcasing a variety of hand made works from the artisans of the Coromandel

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Buffalo Community Commemoration

Join us for a special community commemoration of the HMS Buffalo in the Whitianga Town Hall.

Benefit Concert at No 8 Restaurant

At No 8 Restaurant Rise and Build Boy Scouts benefit concert with Chocky. Our beloved Chocky

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Mid Winter Christmas Dinner

Come along to a mid winter Christmas Dinner at the Mercury Bay Club only $25 per person

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Justice of the Peace (JPs)

Justices of the Peace (JPs) Matarangi

Your local Justices of the Peace (JPs) located in Matarangi.

Inaugural Celebrity Lunch

Luncheon @ $39.95 per person or $350 for a table of 10 Hosted by renowned Phil Kingsley

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Local Lads

Local lads playing at Mercury Bay Club

Mercury Bay Big Band

Mercury Bay school children and teachers playing in Mercury Bay Big Band live at Mercury Bay Club...

Beach Dig and Polar Swim

Get out your best polar outfit and best digging skills for the Buffalo Beach Dig and Polar Swim in...

Messy Church

Messy Church is held in Whitianga once every month - its a new Sunday activity for all of the...

Mercury Bay Table Tennis

Join in for some Whitianga table tennis fun with the Mercury Bay Table Tennis club - all skill...

Mercury Bay Runners Club Events

Join the Mercury Bay Runners Club in our weekly social runs and other events that are planned...

Mercury Bay Badminton

All welcome to come and join the Mercury Bay Badminton group.

Mainly Music

Mainly Music is a great chance to get you and your child moving and shaking while having a lot of...

Justice of the Peace Weekly Whitianga Consultation

Justice of the Peace free consultations available weekly in Whitianga at the Whitianga Community...

Animal Rehoming Fund's MONSTER GARAGE SALE

MONSTER GARAGE SALE ****** Eftpos available ******** but wait, there’s more.... - PIG ON A SPIT -...

St Andrews by the Sea Community Church Weekly Free Meals

St Andrews by the Sea Community Church in Whitianga host free nutritious meals for those who need...

Weekly Dog Walking Group

Time to step out with your best friend and enjoy the company of other people and their doggy best...

Miho's Jazz Orchestra

Enjoy groovy music for the young and young at heart with this pocket-sized jazz orchestra!

Pianists Diana Morcom, David Harper and Daniel Jones - a two-piano concert

Diana Morcom, David Harper adn Daniel Jones will be providing a fantastic programme with music...

NZTrio

Come and enjoy the extraordinary talents of NZTrio musicians Justine, Sarah and Ashley.

A Winter Sing at the Whitianga Town Hall

Choral Director Dr James Niblock is coming back to Whitianga to conduct a mass choir formed by the...

The Bookbinder

Join the Trick of the Light Theatre company for a story of mystery, magic and mayhem!

The Empire Strikes Back

The Palace Dance Studio presents The Empire Strikes Back Hip Hop Dance shows in Whitianga.

Meeting Karpovsky

Helen Moulder and Sir Jon Trimmer are in Whitianga for an award-winning performance of Meeting...

Mercury Bay Club presents Money or the Bag

Mercury Bay Club presents Money or the Bag Saturday 30th May at 7.30pm. Come along for a fun night...

BLACKTOP BLUR playing at the Mercury Bay Club

Blacktop Blur are playing at the Mercury Bay Club at 7.30pm Friday 29th May. Everyone is welcome,...

Mad Hatters Tea Party at The Espy Cafe Whitianga

Come and join us for the Mad Hatters Tea Party at The Espy Cafe Whitianga. There will be prizes...

Wriggle and Rhyme at the Mercury Bay Library

Get your child into the Wriggle and Rhyme sessions at the Mercury Bay Library in Whitianga - its...

Rising Can

Bring the family along to the Rising Can festival which has a range of great beers

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In The Mood with Chelsea Winter

Best selling author Chelsea Winter is coming to Whitianga for a fantastic evening with...

Ray White - Music Evening Fundraising for Ronald McDonald House

Talented professional entertainer, Bevan Williams (son of Ray White's Catherine Williams) is...

Queens Birthday Weekend - Duck Season - Fun for the Whole Family

Fun for the whole Family on Queens Birthday weekend Sunday 31st May at the Coroglen Tavern. Come...

HMS Buffalo 175th Anniversary Commemorative Laying of the Buoy

Commemorative HMS Buffalo Buoy - join in with others to view the laying of the commemorative buoy...

Buffalo Kids Games Afternoon

Enjoy some family fun as part of the Buffalo Homecoming week by playing games that were popular in...

Michael Wynd Expert in the Museum Talk - Royal Naval Life and the HMS Buffalo

Join Royal New Zealand Naval Research historian Michael Wynd to find out some incredible details...

Afternoon at the Museum Expert Talk David Langdon - Scows, Wrecks and the Kauri Trade

Join our local expert David Langdon for a fascinating night at the Museum talk to learn about...

Mercury Bay Archery Club - Have A Go Day

Ever wanted to try archery? Well now is your chance. Join the Mercury Bay Archery Club who are...

Targa Bambina 2015

The Targa Bambina Rally is coming to the Coromandel again on 15th May so be aware there'll be some...

Star Wars Nights - Every Sunday in Whitianga!

All 6 Star Wars films are being presented over 6 weeks at the Monkey House Theatre

Whitianga Guided Historical Town Walks

A great guided walking tour that will take you around the historical hotspots of central Whitianga...

NZ International Film Festival Documentary - Song of the Kauri

Song of the Kauri has been selected for 9 International Film Festivals, won a prestigious award at...

Shipwreck History of the Mercury Bay Guided Walk - Museum to Shakespeare Cliff

Join this fascinating guided walk which starts at the historic Mercury Bay Museum and then takes...

Formal Commemoration Ceremony HMS Buffalo

Everyone is welcome to come and commemorate the 175th anniversary of the foundering of the HMS...

The Captain's Dinner

Join in at the Captain's Dinner at the Mercury Bay Club in Whitianga for a nautical night of...

The Whitianga Shipwreck Ball

Tickets have SOLD OUT to the most glamorous shipwreck event of the year - The Shipwreck Ball!...

Daily Museum Curator Talk HMS Buffalo

Come and learn the fascinating story of the shipwreck of the HMS Buffalo at the Mercury Bay...

Mercury Bay Club - Rock This Country with Glenn Carley - Easter Weekend

Easter Weekend at the Mercury Bay Club come and see Rock this country with Glenn Carley.

Mercury Bay Club "DJ entertainer Charlie D" Easter Weekend

Mercury Bay Club Saturday night Easter Weekend 'DJ'Entertainer Charlie D is playing.

Massive Easter Egg Hunt - St John Fundraiser

Massive Easter Egg Hunt at Combat & Fun Zone Whitianga Kaimarama Road raising funds for St...

Pet Rock Day

Pet Rock Day is for all the family. Please bring a decorated, painted, sculpted or arranged rock....

Easter Egg Hunt - Whitianga Bike Park

Easter Afternoon at the Whitianga Bike Park. Entry $2 per person - Every entry is a winner! (200...

My Eyes Adore You Art Exhibition

Artists Den and Art Gallery 40 Leeward Drive, Whitianga presents the “My Eyes Adore You” Art...

The Old Vic's The Crucible

In cinemas from London's West End, Richard Armitage stars in Arthur Miller’s classic American...

Ladies Blue Fishing Competition 2017 - CANCELLED

Get your teams together ladies for the Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club Ladies Blue

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Soft Bait - Slow Jig Fishing Competition - Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club

The Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club is holding a Soft Bait Slow Jig fishing

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Mercury Bay Home and Trade Show 2015 date to be confirmed

Mercury Bay Home and Trade Show 2015 date to be confirmed Showcasing local businesses. Come and...

The Whitianga Hotel - Bands from 24th Jan - 28th Feb

The Whitianga Hotel has some great music/bands lined up over the next four weeks all starting at 9...

Transfield Triathalon

Have a go at the Transfield triathlon at Cooks Beach for ages 8 plus, masters and

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Youth Rock Whitianga

Youth Rock Whitianga is sponsored by Whitianga Community Services Trust. This event is open for...

Win a Whitianga Hotel $100 Bar Tab!

Just like the "All About Whitianga" Facebook page and enter your name and email to go in the

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Mercury Bay Home Coming Weekend

This is your opportunity to return to your hometown in the Mercury Bay to share some special...

Buffalo Homecoming Week Whitianga

Whitianga Buffalo Homecoming Week is an exciting week packed full of both formal and informal...

Whitianga Art Centre Annual Art Exhibition

Whitianga Art Group,School Road, will be holding their annual Art Exhibition in Jan. Open daily...

Buffalo Week July 2015

Did you know that July 2015 marks the 175th anniversary of the grounding and subsequent

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Hahei Tractor Bash

The great Hahei Tractor Bash - grab the tractor and head for Hahei Beach's famous event which

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Bonze Skins Fishing Competition

BONZE SKINS Fishing competition sponsored tournament hosted by Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club.

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PlaceMakers DIY Evening - In Support of "Blue September"

During “Blue September” month PlaceMakers Whitianga is holding a DIY EVENING on Wednesday 17th

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National Flying Competition Whitianga

Auckland Aero Club is the host club for the annual National Flying Competition administered under...

Munted - Real Stories from the Heart of a Disaster

Creative Mercury Bay presents MUNTED, ground-breaking documentary theatre about the Canterbury

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Whitianga Summer Concert 2016

Three of rock’s supreme heavy weight artists confirm dates for Whitianga as part of

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Fishing & Diving

A major attraction of Mercury Bay is fishing for Snapper, Kingfish, Kahawai, Tuna and

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Matarangi Volunteer Fire Force - Easter Fishing Competition

Event Date to be confirmed: Spend your Easter Saturday on the water using your fishing talents in...

2017 Kuaotunu Pumpkin and Harvest Festival

Join in on this great pumpkin and harvest festival hosted by the Kuaotunu Rudolf Steiner

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Cooks Beach Easter Market Day

Come and enjoy the Cooks Beach Easter Market in the Cooks Beach Community Hall to sample some...

Jennian Homes Mother's Day Fun Run and Walk

A special event for Mother's Day for you to grab your family and friends and take

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Coromandel Dive Festival

The eleventh annual Coromandel Dive Festival will be based around Whitianga. A great weekend...

Sounds of Greece - Greek Easter Celebrations Al Caminos Whitianga

Al Camino Greek Restaurant is hosting traditional Greek Easter celebrations with a fantastic Greek...

Junior Tennis Clubs Peninsula Day in Whitianga

Come and view the up and coming tennis players from Whitianga and around the Coromandel Peninsula...

PlaceMakers One Base Fishing Competition Whitianga 2016

A great One Base fishing tournament for PlaceMakers account holders held in Whitianga in

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Junior Fishing Tournament Whitianga 2017

Get the kids out there and enjoying some great fishing fun in Whitianga with the

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Nationals Fishing Tournament

Nationals Tournament hosted by the Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club in

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Billfish Classic Fishing Competition

Get your team together and join up for some fishing fun and competition in the

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Whitianga Junior Tennis Open

Are you a tennis junior ready to have some fun and to compete against others who enjoy this sport...

Junior Weekend Tennis

Great weekend Junior Tennis sessions are being held at the Mercury Bay Tennis Club in

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Coromandel Pohutukawa Festival 2015

The Coromandel Pohutukawa Festival will be back in 2015 with more fun in the sun on the...

NZ PGA Golf Tour Pro-Am - The Dunes Matarangi

Professionals will play for a purse of $20,000, while the 114 amateurs will compete for prizes...

Thunder Beach NZ 2017 - DATES TO BE CONFIRMED

Welcome to Thunder Beach Whitianga - bikers always welcome here! DATES TO BE CONFIRMED FOR

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Whitianga Community

Whitianga has many volunteer organisations, council, government, emergency services

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Community X-ray Machine Fundraiser

The Whitianga Lions Club is calling on the support of the community to raise

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Things To Do For Kids

If you're looking for things to do for kids

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Restaurants & Bars

Deliciously fresh local dishes with a choice of relaxed, intimate and fun surroundings or enjoy

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Whitianga Clubs

Check out the clubs and community groups that are so active in the Whitianga area - it

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Mercury Bay Events 2017

Whitianga hosts a range of exciting events year round to fit all interests and is

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Weddings

The Coromandel Peninsula is considered a desirable place to get married and local

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Whitianga Trades & Services

If you're in the Whitianga area and need ...

Shopping & Style

Enjoy fun shopping Whitianga style in a relaxed atmosphere with easy access, easy

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Relaxation

If you're wanting to unwind, Whitianga, the "thermal ocean village" of New Zealand,

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The Lost Spring

Visit The Lost Spring to soak in thermal hot pools and be pampered at The Lost

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Things To Do

Explore Cathedral Cove by boat or kayak and make your way to Hot Water Beach

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Whitianga Accommodation

Accommodation options range from cheap to luxury accommodation on beautiful beaches and bush

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