What's On

Voices of Dissent Exhibition

11 Jun 2025 This exhibition invites you to engage with the weight of protest in its most material form. These works assert their presence through texture, pressure, and repetition. Protest made material. Voices made visible.

Te Kowhai Print Trust, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110

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E Tū Ngahere – Puanga Exhibition

11 Jun 2025 An inspired collection of local and Māori artworks focused on the theme E Tū Ngahere – honouring community resilience, strength and diversity.

Hihiaua Cultural Centre, 56-58 Herekino Street, Whangārei 0110

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Rarama | Glimmer

11 Jun 2025 A group exhibition presenting artworks that share the artists' hopes for the future. Acknowledging the beginning of the Māori New Year, and heralding a time for remembrance, celebration and looking towards the future.

Yvonne Rust Gallery, Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110

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Matariki Art Exhibition

11 Jun 2025 Come and walk through stories of whānau, aspiration, remembrance and light. Whether you're reconnecting with the season, exploring new local talent or simply enjoying the warmth of creative connection, the Matariki Exhibition is a beautiful place to pause.

Reyburn House Art Gallery, 17 Reyburn House Lane, Whangārei 0110

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We Will Rock You

11 Jun 2025 Whangarei Theatre Company presents their latest production. Taking place in the distant future, the story of We Will Rock You exists predominately as a framework allowing the cast to perform covers of Queen's greatest hits.

Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

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Cafe Reo

12 Jun 2025 Cafe Reo is an hour-long of speed round kōrero where people will spend time with others talking in and about te reo Māori. It's a great place to learn te reo and meet new people!

No. 7 Espresso Cafe, Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

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Mana Wāhine

12 Jun 2025 Four wāhine Māori talk on their chosen kaupapa, sharing experiences of successfully navigating their professions. All have tribal affiliations with hapu and iwi from Te Tai Tokerau.

Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

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Constellation Quilt

12 Jun 2025 Join in creating a vibrant quilted banner depicting the Matariki stars.

Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

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Whangai i te Hautapu

13 Jun 2025 Experience a traditional hautapu, share kai and watch our tamariki's performances. Celebrate and learn with our community, kaumātua and kuia.

He Puna Ruku Mātauranga O Whangaruru, 2916 Russell Road, Punaruku 0184, Whangaruru 0184

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Matariki Festival, Music & arts

Portals to Venus II

13 Jun 2025 A powerful multimedia dance performance combining movement, sound, dance and digital art. Exploring themes of death and rebirth of the self in the digital age.

119 Lower Dent Street, Whangārei 0110

2 more dates

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