NGA KAUPAPA O TE AKA MAURILIBRARY EVENTS Rotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri, 1127 Haupapa Street Some events require booking and may have a cost associated so please check the website rotorualibrary.govt.nz
KŌPŪPŪTAI I TE REO MĀORIBEGINNER TE REO MĀORIEvery Monday, 12pm - 1pm
RATONGA IPURANGI KOEKEDROP-IN SENIORNET TECH ASSISTANCEEvery Monday, 9am - 12pm
HUNGA TŪHOTO | WACKY WARM UP’SEvery Monday, 10am - 12pm
AKOMANGA ROROHIKOSTEPPING UP COMPUTER CLASSESMonday - Thursday, 11am - 12pm & Sunday, 2pm
RATONGA RANGAHAUFAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH ASSISTANCEEvery Wednesday, 10am - 1pm
KAPA PĀNUI | READING ROUNDEvery 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am
WAIATA MAI ROTORUA Every 1st Thursday of the month, 12.15pm
POKAPŪ MANA WHAKAAIOJUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE CENTREEvery Saturday, 10am - 12pm
HUNGA LEGO® | LEGO® CLUBEvery Monday & Tuesday (during term time), 3.30pm - 5pmSaturday once a month. Bookings essential.
HE AKA PIKIRANGI UNDER 5’S IN TE REO MĀORIMondays (during term time), 10.30am - 11.30am
HE PĪ KA RERE | UNDER 5’S Tuesday & Thursdays (during term time), 10.30am - 11.30am
HE PĪPĪ PAOPAO | UNDER 2’SWednesdays (during term time), 10.30am - 11am
NGĀ HOA TAUTOKO | FRIENDS OF THE ROTORUA LIBRARY BOOK SALE Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am - 1pmKuirau Park, adjacent to the playground
NGA KAUPAPA O IA TE WAREGULAR EVENTSHOKOMANGA PŌROTORUA NIGHT MARKETEvery Thursday evening, 5pm - 8.30pmTūtānekai Street, between Hinemoa & Haupapa StreetExperience the family-friendly atmosphere full of vibrant entertainment, ethnic eateries and boutique-style shopping.
@RotoruaNightMarket
HOKOMANGA AHUWHENUA ROTORUA FARMERS MARKETRestarting Sunday 5 July! Every Sunday morning9am - 1pm | Te Manawa, Tūtānekai StreetGrab a coffee and enjoy a wide range of fresh local produce and specialty foods. Kick back with brunch and enjoy live entertainment.
@RotoruaFarmersMarket
ROTARY MARKETEvery Saturday morning, 6am - 1.30pm | Kuirau Park
@KuirauMarket
WĀ UKURERE | UKEBOX Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 3pm | Te Rūnanga Tea HouseA fun ukulele strum-along and open-mic session.
Gold coin koha rotoruamuseum.co.nz
TE ARA KI ŌRUAWHATAGOVERNMENT GARDENS GUIDED TOURSEvery weekday 11am, 1pm & 2pm, weekends 11am & 2pmOutside Te Rūnanga Tea HouseHear about the Bath House building and learn the history of this unique area.
Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz
PUREI TONU | PLAY ONVarious dates & venuesLive script readings of New Zealand plays read by local actors.
$5 door sales @BigPictureMinorDeets
TE HUNGA WAIATA NGĀKAU PŌURI O TE WAIARIKI | BOP BLUES CLUB JAMEvery 1st Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm - 10.30pmRotorua Citizens Club, 1146 Rangiuru StreetAttracting Blues artists and fans from across the Bay of Plenty.
$5 door sales, musicians & members free bopblues.co.nz
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NGA KAUPAPA O TE AKA MAURILIBRARY EVENTS Rotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri, 1127 Haupapa Street Some events require booking and may have a cost associated so please check the website rotorualibrary.govt.nz
KŌPŪPŪTAI I TE REO MĀORIBEGINNER TE REO MĀORIEvery Monday, 12pm - 1pm
RATONGA IPURANGI KOEKEDROP-IN SENIORNET TECH ASSISTANCEEvery Monday, 9am - 12pm
HUNGA TŪHOTO | WACKY WARM UP’SEvery Monday, 10am - 12pm
AKOMANGA ROROHIKOSTEPPING UP COMPUTER CLASSESMonday - Thursday, 11am - 12pm & Sunday, 2pm
RATONGA RANGAHAUFAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH ASSISTANCEEvery Wednesday, 10am - 1pm
KAPA PĀNUI | READING ROUNDEvery 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am
WAIATA MAI ROTORUA Every 1st Thursday of the month, 12.15pm
POKAPŪ MANA WHAKAAIOJUSTICE OF THE PEACE SERVICE CENTREEvery Saturday, 10am - 12pm
HUNGA LEGO® | LEGO® CLUBEvery Monday & Tuesday (during term time), 3.30pm - 5pmSaturday once a month. Bookings essential.
HE AKA PIKIRANGI UNDER 5’S IN TE REO MĀORIMondays (during term time), 10.30am - 11.30am
HE PĪ KA RERE | UNDER 5’S Tuesday & Thursdays (during term time), 10.30am - 11.30am
HE PĪPĪ PAOPAO | UNDER 2’SWednesdays (during term time), 10.30am - 11am
NGĀ HOA TAUTOKO | FRIENDS OF THE ROTORUA LIBRARY BOOK SALE Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am - 1pmKuirau Park, adjacent to the playground
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NGA KAUPAPA O IA TE WAREGULAR EVENTSHOKOMANGA PŌROTORUA NIGHT MARKETEvery Thursday evening, 5pm - 8.30pmTūtānekai Street, between Hinemoa & Haupapa StreetExperience the family-friendly atmosphere full of vibrant entertainment, ethnic eateries and boutique-style shopping.
@RotoruaNightMarket
HOKOMANGA AHUWHENUA ROTORUA FARMERS MARKETRestarting Sunday 5 July! Every Sunday morning9am - 1pm | Te Manawa, Tūtānekai StreetGrab a coffee and enjoy a wide range of fresh local produce and specialty foods. Kick back with brunch and enjoy live entertainment.
@RotoruaFarmersMarket
ROTARY MARKETEvery Saturday morning, 6am - 1.30pm | Kuirau Park
@KuirauMarket
WĀ UKURERE | UKEBOX Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 3pm | Te Rūnanga Tea HouseA fun ukulele strum-along and open-mic session.
Gold coin koha rotoruamuseum.co.nz
TE ARA KI ŌRUAWHATAGOVERNMENT GARDENS GUIDED TOURSEvery weekday 11am, 1pm & 2pm, weekends 11am & 2pmOutside Te Rūnanga Tea HouseHear about the Bath House building and learn the history of this unique area.
Free rotoruamuseum.co.nz
PUREI TONU | PLAY ONVarious dates & venuesLive script readings of New Zealand plays read by local actors.
$5 door sales @BigPictureMinorDeets
TE HUNGA WAIATA NGĀKAU PŌURI O TE WAIARIKI | BOP BLUES CLUB JAMEvery 1st Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm - 10.30pmRotorua Citizens Club, 1146 Rangiuru StreetAttracting Blues artists and fans from across the Bay of Plenty.
$5 door sales, musicians & members free bopblues.co.nz
FOLLOW ‘ROTORUA EVENTS’ ONLINESign up for monthly events newsletter
@RotoruaEvents
NGA KAUPAPA MATARIKIMATARIKI EVENTSMATARIKI: TE WHETŪ TAPU O TE TAULIVING BY THE STARS: MATARIKI WEBSERIES Daily from 23 June until 12 July, 12pmJoin Professor Rangi Mātāmua (Ngai Tūhoe) as he delves into the true meaning of Matariki and the nine star kāhui whetū (constellation).
Free @RotoruaEvents
TE TŪHONO KI A HIWA-I-TE-RANGICONNECTING WITH HIWA-I-TE-RANGI Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 July | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriReflect on the past year and share your future aspirations by decorating a Matariki star to add to our community art installation.
Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz
HE PĪ KA RERE - MATARIKIThursday 9 July, 10.30am - 11.30amRotorua Library, Te Aka MauriA Matariki themed under 5’s session, including storytime, dance and crafts.
Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz
HOMAI KIA RIMA | GIMME FIVEMonday 13 - Sunday 26 July | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriBorrow five books on Kaupapa Māori to go in the draw to win a prize!
Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz
UIA MAI! | NAVIGATING MĀORI CONTENTThursday 16 July, 9am - 12pm | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriBring your kaupapa Māori questions to Anahera in the Te Aō Māori Collection.
Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz
WAIATA MAI MŌ MATARIKIThursday 16 July, 12.15pm - 1pmRotorua Library, Te Aka MauriCelebrate Matariki with our community waiata session.
Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz
AKOHIA NGĀ KAI O MATARIKILEARN ABOUT THE FOODS OF MATARIKISunday 19 July, 11am | Rotorua Farmers Market, Te ManawaEnjoy a kōrero and traditional kai tastings from inspirational local growers.
Free @RotoruaFarmersMarket
MATARIKI - EKENGIA TE PŌMATARIKI - BIKE THE NIGHTWednesday 29 July, 5.30pm - 7.30pmMeet at the Redwoods Information CentreDecorate your bike with lights for a fun family ride along the Mokopuna trail.
Free @CywayRotorua
HERETURIKOKA AUGUSTTE MARAMA HĪTORIA Ā-WHĀNAUFAMILY HISTORY MONTH1 - 31 August | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriA range of talks, workshops and drop-in sessions for Family History Month.
Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz
TE WEROSaturday 15 August, 6pm - 9.30pmEnergy Events Centre, RotoruaShowcasing the latest collections from Māori designers.
Tickets via ticketmaster.co.nz @TeWeroFashionRunway
TE WHAKAATURANGA MĀRENA O ROTORUAHITCHED - ROTORUA WEDDING SHOW Sunday 16 August, 10am - 3pm | Energy Events Centre, RotoruaRecently engaged? Get fresh wedding day inspiration from wedding experts.
Tickets via hitched.nz or door sales available hitched.nz
TE WERO TĀNE, WAHINE PŪIOIO O ROTORUA ROTORUA TOUGH GUY AND GAL CHALLENGESaturday 22 August, 8am - 1.30pm | Lakes Ranch, 79 Lake Rotokawau RoadTake on the muddy obstacle course in this fun and challenging experience.
from $60 eventpromotions.co.nz
TE WERO TĪMA WAHINE PŪIOIO O GLOW LAB | GLOW LAB TOUGH GAL TEAM CHALLENGESunday 23 August, 8am - 1.30pmLakes Ranch, 79 Lake Rotokawau RoadTeams of three women take on a fun 6km muddy obstacle course.
from $135 eventpromotions.co.nz
THEO SCHOON - HE HAURONGOTHEO SCHOON - A BIOGRAPHYSunday 23 August, 2pm - 3pm | Te Rūnanga Tea HouseDamian Skinner is an art historian, curator and author of the Theo Schoon biography.
$10 Friends members, $15 non-members Available from Rotorua Lakes Council reception from 20 July
rotoruamuseum.co.nz
TE TIAKI TAONGA | CARING FOR TAONGAThursday 27 August, 12pm - 1pmJoin the Rotorua Museum collection team and learn how to care for taonga.
Free, bookings required, limited numbers rotoruamuseum.co.nz
TE WĀ PAKIWAITARA UENUKU | RAINBOW STORY TIMESaturday 29 August, 10.30am - 11.30am & 1.30pm - 2.30pmRotorua Library, Te Aka MauriTop drag queens deliver an inclusive story time for children and teens.
Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz
HONOHONOI JULYHE RANUNGA | TE TUHI AUAHA NĀ TE HUNGA TAUHOU MIXED | CREATIVE WRITING BY NEWCOMERSWednesday 1 July, 2pm - 3pm | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriHear about this collaborative project telling stories of migrants to Rotorua.
Gold coin donation rotorualibrary.govt.nz
TE TAIOPENGA TAKURUA O ROTORUAROTORUA WINTER CARNIVALFriday 3 - Sunday 19 July, from 10am | Rotorua Village GreenAmusement games and rides for the whole family.
Ticket prices apply @OutdoorAmusementsLtd
NGĀ KIRIATA PŌ WHARE PIKITIA TARAIWANIGHT FLICKS DRIVE IN CINEMAFriday 3 July, 5.30pm or 8.45pm | Waipa State Mill RoadGrab your family & friends for a drive in movie experience the way it used to be!5.30pm: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, 8.45pm: Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
Ticket prices apply nightflicks.co.nz/drive-in-tour
WHAREWHARE WAREA | BUSY BINGOSaturday 4 - Wednesday 22 July | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriGrab a boredom busting bingo sheet with 25 fun activities to do.
Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz
TE HŌTAKA HARAREI KURA O HONOHONOĪJULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Monday 6 - Friday 17 July | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriJoin us for some fun activities and events during the school holidays.
Some events may cost and require booking rotorualibrary.govt.nz
TE TŪHURATANGA MOKOWIRI WHAKAMĪHAROTHE AMAZING DINOSAUR DISCOVERYSaturday 4 - Sunday 19 July (closed Mondays)Rotorua Village GreenDid you hear a roar? Did you hear a stomp? The dinosaurs are coming…
from $25 via eventfinda.co.nz dinosaurdiscovery.co.nz
TE PAHŪTANGA O TARAWERA - NGĀ PŪRĀKAU O ROTORUA |TARAWERA ERUPTION - ROTORUA STORIESSaturday 18 July, 10.30am, 1pm & 3pm | Rotorua Library, Te Aka MauriWatch the Rotorua Stories movie previously shown at Rotorua Museum.
Free rotorualibrary.govt.nz TE AHUREI TAKURUA WAIRUA PAIGOOD VIBES WINTER FESTIVALSaturday 18 July, 3pm - 10.30pm | Rotorua Village Green NZ’s biggest winter music festival featuring L.A.B, Katchafire & more!
from $115 + BF goodvibesfestival.co.nz
TE HĪTORI O TE WHARE KAUORA O ROTORUAHISTORY OF THE ROTORUA BATH HOUSEThursday 30 July, 5.30pm - 7pm | Rotorua Lakes Council ChamberAnn Somerville will set the rise & fall of the Great South Seas Spa in context.
Gold coin donation rotoruamuseum.co.nz
