Events

Preschool Funtimes

22 May 2025 Free sessions for preschoolers and home-schooled children at Whangārei Central and Tikipunga Libraries.

Multiple locations

50+ more dates

Tagged as: , Children

Library Lunchtime Koha Concerts

23 May 2025 Take a break, bring your lunch, and soak up the sounds of Tai Tokerau at a series of concerts to celebrate NZ Music month.

Children's Room, Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

1 more date

Tagged as: , Concert, Music show

Dementia Friendly Book Club

26 May 2025 Shared reading groups for people with memory loss or dementia.

Leonard Room, Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

13 more dates

Tagged as: , Adults, Book club

Creative Colouring In for Grown Ups

27 May 2025 Rediscover the relaxing and creative pastime of colouring in. Weekly sessions are held on Tuesday afternoons.

May Bain Room, Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

34 more dates

Tagged as: , Adults, Crafts, Silver Festival

Monthly Mindfulness

28 May 2025 Reduce stress, enhance well-being and appreciate each moment at a relaxing and enriching mindfulness series designed specifically for seniors. Hosted by Home Support North.

May Bain Room, Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Tagged as: , Adults, Community service, Workshop

Heritage Talk - Norman McLeod Firebrand Minister

28 May 2025 Zana Bell will give a talk on the Reverend Norman McLeod, a firebrand minister who spearheaded a migration of his Gaelic-speaking community first to Nova Scotia then to Waipū and the Whangārei Heads.

Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Tagged as: , Adults, Talks

Ukulele Workshops

29 May 2025 Play the ukulele with the Purple Lady and friends. A free drop in group where you can play, sing and learn.

Te Puawānanga, Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Adults, Hobby group, Workshop

Mana Wāhine

29 May 2025 Four wāhine Māori talk on their chosen Kaupapa, sharing their experiences of successfully navigating their professions.
A Puanga Matariki Festival Whangārei 2025 event.

Te Puawānanga, Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Adults, Puanga Matariki, Talks

Night Light – Ride and Roll

29 May 2025 Celebrate Puanga Matariki with a free, whānau-friendly Ride and Roll Parade. Decorate yourself and your wheels with LED lights, UV fabrics, and glow gear.
A Puanga Matariki Festival Whangārei 2025 event.

Plaza in front of the library, Whangārei Central Library 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Tagged as: , Family, Puanga Matariki