Promote Waipu

20/05/2026

What's Coming Up - Waipu Winter Festival June 2026

👑 31 May, 9am - Come on down for the King's Birthday Waipu Street Market. This will be the last Street Market until Labour Weekend in October.

🤸‍♀️ 💲 2 June, 5pm - Join the team at Bream Bay Pilates for Aerial Yoga. This is suitable for beginners through to experienced. Get in touch for more information and to book: [email protected]

🫱 💲 9-12 June, 6pm - Claire Nicholls and Monique Wheat at the Black Shed Art Space will be holding adults handbuild clay classes, make your own creatures, mugs or dippings bowls. See Waipu Winter Festival calendar below for more details.

There is plenty more to come throughout June and July!

05/05/2026

Warm up your winter because June in Waipu is absolutely buzzing! ❄️✨

https://www.promotewaipu.co.nz/waipu-winter-festival

From creative workshops to high-energy fundraisers, our community proves that the colder months are the perfect time to get active and stay connected.

Here is a glimpse of what makes Waipu such an incredible place to be this June (July Calendar coming soon):

🎭 Entertainment & Heritage
12 June | The Great Debate: Get ready for a laugh at the Waipu Hotel with the classic showdown: "Kilts are more appropriate than board shorts in Waipu".

20 June | Seafaring Stories: Dive into local history with "More Seafaring & Shipwreck Stories" organised by the Waipu Scottish Migration Museum.

🎨 Creative & Wellness
9 June onwards | Clay Workshops: The Black Shed Art Space is hosting a range of handbuild sessions where you can create everything from "Night Creatures" to coral reefs and mugs.

2 June | Aerial Yoga: Start the month off right with a unique yoga class at the Heritage School.

11 June | Garden Wisdom: Learn how to grow your own food at the Fertiliser and Compost Workshop at Hammer Hardware.

🤝 Community & Fundraising

11 June | Trivia for a Cause: Put your thinking cap on for the Razza Riddler Pop Quiz to support the Bream Bay College Japan exchange trip.

Local Traditions: Don't miss the monthly Community Bingo at the Razza - all welcome, last Wednesday of each month

7 June | Charity Markets in Ruakaka - all stall proceeds go to Hospice.

Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there is something for everyone to enjoy this month. We’re loving it! ❤️

https://www.promotewaipu.co.nz/waipu-winter-festival

11/04/2026

The blustery weather today has turned our attention to the 2026 Waipu Winter Festival.

The Festival runs from King's Birthday weekend through to mid-ish July. If your organisation or business are running an event or would like to run an event that will get our community out and about in the quiet winter months, we'd love to include it in our calendar!

You can register it here: https://form.jotform.com/secretary637/wwf2026

If you'd like more information or would like to see last years calendar for inspiration, get in touch [email protected].

30/01/2026

WDC are inviting us to the beach to discuss vehicle access 👇👇👇

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17s5v17FQV/

🦐 We're consulting about new rules for driving on beaches, and we're inviting you to the beach for a chat!

We’ll be at Ruakākā Beach on Saturday 31 January 2026 to listen to your thoughts and help you make a submission. Find us from 10:00am until 3:00pm near the Ruakākā Surf Lifesaving Club (pictured below).

This updated bylaw needs to keep people safe, protect the environment, and reduces nuisance by managing where and how vehicles can be used on beaches across the Whangārei District.

You can also have your say online:
🐚🚗 www.wdc.govt.nz/Whats-new/Have-your-say/Current-Consultations/Vehicles-on-beaches-bylaw

29/01/2026

🏅 Get Active! Bream Bay Have a Go Sports Festival 🏅

Ever wanted to try a new sport but didn't know where to start? Now is your chance! The Bream Bay Have a Go Sports Festival is happening throughout February and March. 🏸⚽🏏

Whether you are 5 or 85, there is something for everyone. Come along, meet the clubs, and find your new passion!

🗓️ Upcoming Events in February:
Basketball: Wed 4 Feb, 3:30pm–5:30pm @ Bream Bay College

Athletics: Mon 9 Feb, 3:45pm–5:00pm @ Bream Bay College fields

Cricket: Wed 11 Feb, 4:30pm–5:30pm @ Bream Bay College fields

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Thu 12 Feb, from 3:30pm @ 3 Princes St, Ruakākā

Hockey: Thu 12 Feb, 5:30pm–7:00pm @ Bream Bay College turf

Croquet: Sat 14 Feb, from 9:00am @ Caledonian Park, Waipu

Bowling: Sun 15 Feb, 1:00pm–3:00pm @ One Tree Point Bowling Club

Squash: Mon 16 Feb, from 6:00pm @ Waipu Rugby Squash Club

Zumba: Tue 17 & Thu 19 Feb, 5:30pm–6:30pm @ Waipu Primary School hall

👟 Ongoing Fun:
Waipu Run Club: Every Saturday in Feb & March, 8:00am @ Waipu Cove grass reserve

Check out the full calendar below! 🎾⛳⚽

🔗 Visit breambaysportstrust.co.nz/have-a-go-sports-festival for the full schedule and contact details.

24/01/2026

Has your business been affected by the recent stormy weather?

NorthChamber are keen to find out what impacts have been felt by the Northland business community.

👉 Read more:

We are seeking urgent feedback from businesses across the region to understand the extent of the impact and to help inform potential support measures.

21/01/2026

Save the Date | Waipu Community Meeting | Monday, 2nd February - https://mailchi.mp/promotewaipu.co.nz/community-meeting-feb26

20/01/2026

📢 WAIPU COMMUNITY MEETING: SAVE THE DATE!

Come along to hear the latest updates on what’s happening in our town and how you can get involved. This is a great opportunity to connect with your community. All are welcome!

🗓️ Event Details:

When | Monday, 2 February @ 7:00 pm
Where | Waipu Presbyterian Church Hall, 50 The Centre, Waipu
Special Guest | Mayor Ken Couper

🔍 What to Expect:

Mayor’s Update: Hear directly from Mayor Ken Couper regarding council news and local impacts.

Community Group Spotlights: Get updates from various local groups about their current projects, future plans, and how you can lend a hand.

Q&A Session: A dedicated time to ask questions following the updates.

This meeting is proudly brought to you by Promote Waipu, Waipu Residents and Ratepayers, and Waipu 2000.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🤝

29/12/2025

🎄✨ Congratulations to our Promote Waipu Christmas Raffle Winners! ✨🎄

A big thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and businesses that donated goods to support this festive fundraiser for the Waipu Christmas Parade – your contributions help keep our community active and fun!

The raffle was drawn at the inaugural Waipu Christmas Market on the 21st Dec by Ken Couper.

🏆 1st Prize: Andrew Evans – Mangawhai (pictured)
🥈 2nd Prize: Judy Guy – Waipu
🥉 3rd Prize: Callum McRae – Waipu
🎁 4th Prize: Bali Virk – Mangawhai

18/12/2025

Hey Waipu Family, just a few days left to register your float in the Christmas Parade.

We would really love some more entries. Decorate a Bike or a Car or get your Friends and Whanau together and enter your creation. These three categories are a little light on entries so your chances of winning are fairly good at this stage - just sayin!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best Friends/Whanau Group: $500
🚲 Best Decorated Bike (Individual aged over 10 years): $150
🚗 Best Decorated Car (Individual): $200

Whether you're doing it for the kids, the glory, or the ice-cold beer at the finish line—we need you to lock it in.
👉 www.promotewaipu.co.nz/parade or straight to the entry form here: https://form.jotform.com/secr.../waipu-christmas-parade-2025