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WAITANGI WEEKEND MARKET – WHANGĀREI

Kristi from Tikipunga

Waitangi Weekend Market – Whangārei

Saturday 7 February 2026 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Reyburn House Art Gallery & Grounds – Town Basin

Celebrate Waitangi Weekend at this vibrant Arts, Crafts & Food Market in the heart of Whangārei.

This community market brings together local creatives, food vendors, musicians, and community organisations in the beautiful heritage gardens of Reyburn House.

🎨 What visitors can expect

✨ Local artists & handmade crafts
🍔 A wide variety of food stalls, coffee carts & sweet treats
🎶 Live music throughout the day
🌼 Relaxed garden atmosphere
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly event
🐕 Dog-friendly (dogs must be on leads at all times)

Browse unique locally made products, meet Northland creatives, enjoy delicious food, and spend time in one of Whangārei’s most loved historic spaces.

📘 Te Tiriti o Waitangi Information & Free Posters

Visitors can also connect with Network Waitangi Whangārei, who will be onsite providing:

🟥 Free Te Tiriti o Waitangi posters (koha appreciated)
🟥 Easy-to-read Treaty resources (English & te reo Māori)
🟥 “10 Decolonisation Actions” posters (for individuals and organisations)
🟥 Information, education, and support for understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi

These resources are suitable for homes, schools, workplaces, and community spaces — visitors are encouraged to take copies for whānau and friends.

Network Waitangi Whangārei has been supporting Te Tiriti education locally since 1985.

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