Waihī Beach

24/04/2025

If you're planning to attend, here are the details of local ANZAC Day Services (25th April).

For eight long months, New Zealand troops, alongside those from Australia and other allied nations, battled harsh conditions and Ottoman forces desperately fighting to protect their homeland.

By the time the campaign ended, more than 130,000 soldiers had died: at least 87,000 Ottoman and 44,000 Allied soldiers. Among the dead were 2779 New Zealanders.

ANZAC Day honours all who have served, and those we’ve lost. It’s a time to remember, reflect, and come together as a community.

Feel free to share with anyone who might be looking for the info.

19/04/2025

Thanks for joining us for the 2025 Waihī Beach Adult Easter Hunt today!

We’re super lucky to have some incredible locals who sponsor prizes for our events like the ones given away today. Here are this years adult Easter hunt sponsors below ✨

We want to say a massive thank you to them and we hope you do too! Without them, we wouldn’t be able to put together fun little events like the Adult Easter Hunt.

Well — until next year lovely people!
Stay safe, stay dry, and have an awesome rest of your Easter weekend.

Kia pai te rā 👋

19/04/2025

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Thou shall not pass…. Unless you have the right of way.

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Di Lynds told me I should get serious and settle down. Guess I better start looking for options 👌

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Zoom in. Enhance. Guess Wildly.

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Hidden messages aren’t always written on the front.

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If I were hiding something, I’d try somewhere blue.

19/04/2025

Here we go… the 2025 Adult Easter Hunt is on!
Remember, drive responsibly, be kind, and stay safe. First person to find the envelope at each location, marked with a WAIHI BEACH sticker, wins the prize.

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Well. This must be a sign.

18/04/2025

Our Adults-Only Easter Hunt kicks off this Saturday (tomorrow!) from 12pm!

Every 15–20 minutes, we’ll post a photo clue on our page (). Be the first to crack the location and find the hidden envelope—you win the prize! There are 6 awesome chances for prizes up for grabs.

You must be 18+ to claim, so keep your eyes sharp and your phone handy.

And now for the BIGGEST thank you to the amazing local legends who made this possible! This hunt wouldn’t be happening without the generous support of:

A Prize Voucher from Di Lynds Real Estate Barfoot & Thompson

A Prize Voucher from SALT Cafe
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A Prize Voucher from Chez Moi - The Swiss Chocolate Shop

Special Gift Bag from Whole Beauty

Special Prize from Wilderkin Spirits

A Special Prize from Waihī Beach Events & Promotions
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We’re seriously blown away by their support—check out the photos to see the awesome businesses behind the magic.

17/04/2025

Calling all the adults... Don't forget this Easter Saturday...

We’re hiding a few prizes around Waihī Beach, and it’s first in, first served. At 12pm sharp, we’ll start dropping photo clues on our page () to show you exactly where they’re stashed. Think you can figure it out before anyone else? Prove it.

How it works:
📍 Clues drop periodically between 12–2pm on our page.
🎯 Find where it is, grab the prize.
🎁 First to it, keeps it. Simple as that.

Remember, these prizes are for the big kids (adults), so you need to be over 18+ to claim the prizes.

Locations will be scattered, so you'll need transport - and maybe an umbrella or jacket (but hope for a bit of sun!).

A massive thank you to our awesome local sponsors this year;
- S A L T Waihi Beach
- Di Lynds @ Barfoot & Thompson
- Chez Moi - The Swiss Chocolate Shop
- Wilderkin Spirits
- Whole Beauty
- Waihī Beach Info Centre

17/04/2025

Just in case this Easter ends up being hoodie weather…
There’s no time like now to dive into our new stock of Waihī Beach Hoodies & Tees.

Available online, or grab yours in person at the Info Centre (26 Wilson Road) all Easter Weekend from 10am–1pm daily.

All the popular favourites, limited edition, and new colours available.

Limited sizes, so don’t leave it too late.
👉 www.waihibeachinfo.co.nz/shop/

15/04/2025

🌊 We’re Hiring! | Marketing & Events Co-ordinator 🎉

Waihī Beach Community Events & Promotions is looking for a creative, capable and organised person to step into the role of Marketing & Events Co-ordinator.

With our current co-ordinator moving on to an exciting new role, we’re now looking for a new talented superstar to bring their own energy and ideas to this well-established role. You’ll be picking up from a strong foundation, with plenty of scope to make it your own and keep the momentum going across community events, local promotions, and everything in between.

🎯 What you’ll be doing:

Events Co-ordination
🗓 Organise & Manage Key Community Events (eg. Waihī Beach Summer Kick-Off)
🚶 Support other local events (eg. Echo Walking Festival)
🤝 Organise Business Events (eg. Business After 5, Biennial Awards)
🌱 Manage stakeholder relationships and build strong community connections
💰 Prepare and submit funding applications
📍 Oversee management of our Info Centre

Marketing Co-ordination
📣 Develop Content & Manage our Social Media
🌐 Manage our Website & Keep it Up-to-Date
🗞 Support the publication of It’s About Time Magazine
🎟 Promote Events, Sponsors, and manage Adverting Campaigns
🌏 Connect with tourism and PR networks
🧾 Manage administration and public enquiries

🕒 Contract role | 32 hours per week

📩 To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
📆 Applications are open now

Full Job description is also available on request.

Know someone who’d be perfect for this? Tag them below 👇

10/04/2025

Reset your soul, right here ✨💙

20/03/2025

💛 Congratulations Donna!

14/03/2025

The countdown is on! 🍽️ From 16 March to 13 April, over 20 eateries across the Coastal Bay of Plenty will be serving up exclusive dishes for the Plates of Plenty Challenge including our very own Surf Shack Eatery . 😋

Click below to see the full list of participating eateries, and stay tuned—we’ll reveal the mouth-watering dishes soon! 👀🍴

👉flavoursofplentyfestival.com/plates-of-plenty-challenge

Find out more about the festival here: Flavours of Plenty Festival

13/03/2025

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KŌRERO & KAI - SAT 12 APR

Step beyond the ordinary and into the heart of Te Whānau a Tauwhao at Otawhiwhi Marae for an unforgettable day of storytelling, tradition, and kai. Kōrero & Kai, presented in collaboration with the Echo Walking Festival, offers a rare, intimate experience where food and culture intertwine, celebrating the deep connection between people, place, and kai. This is more than a meal – it’s a journey through history, flavour, and Māori tradition.

Sat 12 Apr | 10am - 2pm

Find out more details and get your tix here:

Kōrero & Kai, A cultural experience of traditional stories and kai from Te ..., Otawhiwhi Marae, Bowentown, Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty, 12 April 2025,

13/03/2025

Only a few more hours, and you’ll be free for the weekend.