# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hiona St Stephens Heritage Tour — Pilot Experience
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Thursday 6 August 2026
? 5.00pm – 6.30pm
? Hiona St Stephens Anglican Church, 128 Church St, Ōpōtiki

Nau mai, haere mai! You are invited! ?️

Hiona St Stephens Heritage Tour — Pilot Experience

Come and experience a bicultural journey of faith, reconciliation and history within the sacred walls of Hiona St Stephens Anglican Church — one of Ōpōtiki's most treasured heritage taonga.

What to expect:
✨ A welcome honouring the sacred nature of this whare tapu
✨ Guided interpretation of the church's history (1862–1864) and the Te Whakatōhea partnership
✨ Screening of the Whare Taonga documentary (Māori Television, Series 4, Episode 3)
✨ Reflection, a cup of tea, and shared kōrero to close

Why this matters:
This pilot event is part of the Ōpōtiki Rising community engagement programme, helping shape Ōpōtiki's Economic Development Strategy and visitor economy. Your feedback will directly inform this heritage tourism initiative, developed in partnership with Te Whakatōhea.

RSVP:
Ivor Jones — Community Facilitator, Hiona St Stephens, Ōpōtiki Parish
? Ivor.Jones@htdm.maori.nz
? 027 201 3347

In partnership with Ōpōtiki Rising & Te Whakatōhea

Nau mai, haere mai — all are welcome ?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/hiona-st-stephens-heritage-tour-—-pilot-experience/200030485382905
- **Event Categories**: heritage-walk
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Whakatane
- **state**: BP
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 128 Church Street, Opotiki, New Zealand 3122
- **lat**: -38.00375
- **long**: 177.28472
- **full address**: 128 Church Street, Opotiki, New Zealand 3122, 128 Church St, Opotiki 3122, New Zealand, Whakatane

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hiona St Stephens Heritage Tour — Pilot Experience being held?
  - **A:** Hiona St Stephens Heritage Tour — Pilot Experience takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 128 Church Street, Opotiki, New Zealand 3122, 128 Church St, Opotiki 3122, New Zealand, Whakatane.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hiona St Stephens Heritage Tour — Pilot Experience?
  - **A:** Hiona St Stephens Heritage Tour — Pilot Experience is organized by Hiona Saint Stephens Anglican Church.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hiona St Stephens Heritage Tour — Pilot Experience is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Whakatane, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Hiona St Stephens Heritage Tour — Pilot Experience sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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