Upcoming Wairoa Events
Wairoa events bring together businesses, residents and visitors through networking opportunities, community gatherings and local celebrations. These activities strengthen connections and support economic development throughout the district.
Browse upcoming Wairoa events below and stay connected with what’s happening across our business and community networks.
Community Events
WAKA AMA CORPORATE RACE - HEATS
TUNA TOURNAMENT
Whether you’re chasing a monster marlin, loading up on tuna, or just in it for the yarns and good times — this is one comp you’ll want on the calendar. Get the crew together, dust off the gear, and we’ll see you at registration
Water Fun Day
Nga Taonga Tamariki o Wairoa Water Fun Day
For Disabled and High Needs Tamariki
Friday 27 February 10am - 1pm
Wairoa Community Centre
SUMMER SIZZLE NETBALL TOURNY
Friday, 27 February 2026 5pm - 8.30pm
Wairoa Netball Courts
$50 per team
WHAKAKI MARAE FISHING COMPETITION 2026
Sunday, 1 March
Contact Trevor Waikawa 027 812 2013 or email whakakimarae1gmail.com
WAKA AMA CORPORATE RACE - FINAL
WAKA AMA CORPORATE RACE - FINAL
Wednesday, 11 March
FARMERS ON SKIS
Friday 13 March 5pm
Wairoa Water Ski Club
CCNZ CIVIL CONSTRUCTION TOURNAMENT
Saturday, 14 March
Registration: Friday, 5pm-7pm
Final Weigh-in: 4pm Saturday
Prize Giving: 6pm followed by BBQ
NGa MOKOPUNA ANAMATA KAPA HAKA FESTIVAL
Thursday, 19 March
Powhiri 10am
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Kahungunu o Te Wairoa
Farmers on Skis
Friday 27 March 5pm
Wairoa Water Ski Club
HIKIRANGI SYMPOSIUM
Te Rohe o Te Wairoa Business Symposium
Kotemaori, Mohaka, Putorino, Raupunga, Tutira and Waihua
March 27 and 28
Te Huki Marae, Raupunga
WAIROA MAORI FILM FESTIVAL
Movies at the Marae - Kahungunu Marae, Nuhaka - May 29 to 31 - Koha Entry
A Night at the Māori Movies Gala Night - Gaiety Theatre, Wairoa - May 30th - tickets on sale soon
Business Association Events
Networking Get-Togethers
Training Sessions
Our next monthly get-together is being held at the Eastend Cafe, Marine Parade on Wednesday 5th March 2026 at 5:30 pm. Refreshments and nibbles will be served. We look forward to seeing you then!
Stayed tuned for our next training session and take the opportunity to upgrade or learn new skills for your business.