# Things To Do In Waitara This Weekend | April 17-19, 2026 | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Waitara is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Waitara this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement. - **Category**: Weekend - **Display Name**: Events this weekend - **Type**: time_filter ## Audience - **Followers**: 20.7k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a33e730-9bcc-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a48338257a84812cd54e2388b406d5790a67c1cb82be520068ac8692eb1cbcd6-rimg-w200-h200-dcbcc2c0-gmir?v=1758994204 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/438a0b277edc9e50d8e9d12b0bbf7d8ffa3406978736b8debf3a589dfaee445c-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1622243409 ## About Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY]. ## Weekend Events in Waitara - **Event Name**: Mana Kākano seed saving future proofing - **Description**: Kia Ora, Seed saving is one of the most important skills for achieving kai sovereignty. Future-proof your harvest by learning how to save seeds for the next season. Join Faren Taylor in this hands-on workshop and learn this valuable skill. The workshop - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 06:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitara/mana-kākano-seed-saving-future-proofing/200029926089947 - **Venue**: 640 Inland North Road, Onaero 4383, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jYjUwNGU3ODBhYjk3NTZhMTlhYzE3ZmVhYzIwNWRmZjM0ZGJiNDc3MGNmZWZlNTM0N2QwZTM3NDMzMjAzMDljLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2IwYTI5OS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTg4OTcwNg.avif - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: Whakanikoniko a Hine Putehue - SOLD OUT - **Description**: Kia Ora, This special event is brought to you by Hua Parakore growers of Taranaki. In this fabulous workshop you will be guided by local artist Tara lee Manu to create, design and paint or carve your own Hue. No experience necessary, Hue will be provided - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 45 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:30 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 03:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitara/whakanikoniko-a-hine-putehue-sold-out/200029926090955 - **Venue**: 640 Inland North Road, Onaero 4383, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8yMTJjM2MxYjNiMjU0YWRiOTE0OTQyYTBiMzczNWNhZDNjOTcwMzY0NjM3NmQ0ZDE0MmRhZDU3YzllNjdiZTdmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAwMDAwMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTg4OTcxNA.avif - **Categories**: workshops, art - **Event Name**: Waitara crop swap - **Description**: So excited to host this month!! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 27 - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitara/waitara-crop-swap/200029926088131 - **Venue**: St John's the Baptist Anglican Church, Waitara - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8yMDgwM2ZkODFmYWRlOGYzNjg3OGRjOTUxYjViOWQzNjhlMzY4YjY5ZTUwNWU4MDNlYTk4MWJmN2VjYmQ1MjBlLXJpbWctdzEwOTAtaDE1MDQtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU4ODk2OTE.avif - **Event Name**: Waitara St. John’s market - **Description**: We are back again with a hall packed full of stalls, friendly stallholders and their amazing products. Support local and come down and see us :) - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 03:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitara/waitara-st-john’s-market/200029934288754 - **Venue**: Domett st Waitara, behind Waitara chemist - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zMzk2YzQyMDJmYjNlZmQyZmM3ZmIzNmQ5OTViYmE0ZjQwZWRlZWYxNTk3ZDc4NmVhODljZThlYWY4ODA5NzUzLXJpbWctdzExMjUtaDE2NzAtZGNkNWRlZDctZ21pcj92PTE3NzYwNTM2OTM.avif ## Trending Events in Waitara - **Event Name**: ANZAC DAY Civic Service Waitara - **Description**: Waitara Returned and Services Association - Inc and Waitara Community Board invite community members to attend the Civic service commencing at 10am, at the Waitara War Memorial Hall. For those wanting to be part of the March from the Club to the Hall, pl - **Venue**: Waitara War Memorial Hall, 4320 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/dfd9b717e56105851d95453e9153f606f74efb3575765b1addbb3568e2f75b2a-rimg-w1200-h655-dc050608-gmir?v=1775889695 - **Event Name**: The Slow Food Supper Club presents a Vegetarian Feast at The Little Prairie - **Description**: Fiona Wells, owner of The Little Prairie has teamed up with Maria Lempriere from Peihana Farm and invite you to a vegetarian feast showcasing seasonal produce from local growers and producers. Enjoy a stroll through ‘The Little Prairie’, a unique off-gri - **Venue**: 89 Hickman Rd, Onaero, Urenui 4375, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/25f92ab8c27d045153a5d77a74aa7a05ee9cc0b63888d786221f67cda38498f7-rimg-w700-h525-dc482f1a-gmir?v=1775889720 - **Event Name**: Tales from the High Country Philippa Cameron Live - **Description**: 🌄 Tales from the High Country with bestselling author Philippa Cameron — coming live to Uruti Community Centre on Thursday 7 May 2026 at 7pm! Step into the world of high country station life, hearty recipes, and honest motherhood moments. Pip’s yarns are - **Venue**: Uruti Community Centre, Mokau Road, Uruti - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b61df755270d4744f2f4bdd7ce85dbe292e077282e1d10e51ead37df9592ff26-rimg-w1200-h675-dcbba791-gmir?v=1775291259 - **Event Name**: FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final - Season 58 - **Description**: The FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final is the pinnacle of New Zealand’s most iconic agricultural competition. After proving themselves in District and Regional Finals, seven top young farmers battle it out over three intense days, facing practical c - **Venue**: New Plymouth. - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e165aafc743d1b73cbd1b8f8ba186bc8924ef912ae763d433abd1143eb0cc091-rimg-w1200-h400-dc277245-gmir?v=1775889690 - **Event Name**: Waka Tūpāpaku Weaving workshop - **Description**: Limited to 15 participants Together we will weave 1 waka tūpāpaku at KareNZ Kitz Art Gallery and Studio in Waitara Taranaki. Friday 5 pm Whanaungatanga. Please bring a shared kai. Accommodation is not provided. Learn/practice ngā tikanga o te harakek - **Venue**: 23 A West Quay, Waitara, New Zealand 4320 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/442fad80411d546fdae093545e3269bead2e30691b68996137bc1976a87fe324-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc8f938d-gmir?v=1775142131 - **Event Name**: Weave your own backpack or kete - **Description**: Weave your own pikau kete - Back pack or kete - bag/basket Learn how to harvest and prepare the harakeke using traditional māori weaving tikanga - protocols and practices. Before I harvest I say a karakia - intention to Tane Mahuta - Kaitiaki - Guardian o - **Venue**: 23 A West Quay, Waitara, New Zealand 4320 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a595363e6f13604499276d1b50f73b9fb52ef87f490449d179982be70e7cbb18-rimg-w1080-h1920-dcd3d6d8-gmir?v=1775889693 - **Event Name**: Mana Kākano seed saving future proofing - **Description**: Kia Ora, Seed saving is one of the most important skills for achieving kai sovereignty. Future-proof your harvest by learning how to save seeds for the next season. Join Faren Taylor in this hands-on workshop and learn this valuable skill. The workshop - **Venue**: 640 Inland North Road, Onaero 4383, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/cb504e780ab9756a19ac17feac205dff34dbb4770cfefe5347d0e3743320309c-rimg-w1200-h600-dcb0a299-gmir?v=1775889706 - **Event Name**: Birkett's Trek - **Description**: We’re Back at the Birkett's Trek! SAVE THE DATE! 📅 9–10 May 2026 📍 Hosted by the Birkett Family in the stunning King Country, Taumarunui. Keep an eye out for more detail's registration info coming soon! Questions? DM Teresa Birkett or reach out to us. - **Venue**: 1836 River Rd, Aukopae, Taumarunui 3991, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/db3aaac8f22bdb3c91d76140b24c28bcd76d4168877f593cf6ddfa81ed187c26-rimg-w1200-h800-dc787549-gmir?v=1775781072 - **Event Name**: Whakanikoniko a Hine Putehue - SOLD OUT - **Description**: Kia Ora, This special event is brought to you by Hua Parakore growers of Taranaki. In this fabulous workshop you will be guided by local artist Tara lee Manu to create, design and paint or carve your own Hue. No experience necessary, Hue will be provided - **Venue**: 640 Inland North Road, Onaero 4383, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/212c3c1b3b254adb914942a0b3735cad3c9703646376d4d142dad57c9e67be7f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc000000-gmir?v=1775889714 ## Browse Weekend Events by Date - [Weekend Events Today in Waitara](https://allevents.in/waitara/this-weekend--today) - [Weekend Events This Weekend in Waitara](https://allevents.in/waitara/this-weekend--this-weekend) - [Weekend Events in April in Waitara](https://allevents.in/waitara/this-weekend--april) - [Weekend Events in May in Waitara](https://allevents.in/waitara/this-weekend--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Waitara? - **A:** Mana Kākano seed saving future proofing (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 am at 640 Inland North Road, Onaero 4383, New Zealand), Whakanikoniko a Hine Putehue - SOLD OUT (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:30 pm at 640 Inland North Road, Onaero 4383, New Zealand), Waitara crop swap (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 am at St John's the Baptist Anglican Church, Waitara), Waitara St. John’s market (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 pm at Domett st Waitara, behind Waitara chemist). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Waitara this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** Mana Kākano seed saving future proofing (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 am at 640 Inland North Road, Onaero 4383, New Zealand), Whakanikoniko a Hine Putehue - SOLD OUT (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:30 pm at 640 Inland North Road, Onaero 4383, New Zealand), Waitara crop swap (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 am at St John's the Baptist Anglican Church, Waitara), Waitara St. John’s market (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 pm at Domett st Waitara, behind Waitara chemist). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Waitara in April 2026? - **A:** Mana Kākano seed saving future proofing (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 am at 640 Inland North Road, Onaero 4383, New Zealand), Whakanikoniko a Hine Putehue - SOLD OUT (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:30 pm at 640 Inland North Road, Onaero 4383, New Zealand), Waitara crop swap (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 am at St John's the Baptist Anglican Church, Waitara), Waitara St. John’s market (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 pm at Domett st Waitara, behind Waitara chemist). - **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Waitara? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Waitara on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Waitara? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Waitara? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Waitara include 640 Inland North Road, Onaero 4383, New Zealand, St John's the Baptist Anglican Church, Waitara, Domett st Waitara, behind Waitara chemist. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Waitara? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Waitara include Pounamu Skelton, Waitara Foodbank - Pataka Kai. - **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available? - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Waitara? - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Waitara. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/01/bac113436441a783feaca7074943a8/this-weekend.webp ## Events this weekend from nearby cities - [Events this weekend in New Plymouth](https://allevents.in/new-plymouth-tk/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Stratford](https://allevents.in/stratford-tk/this-weekend)