Saturday 28 February | 10am–1pm
Waihī Beach Community Centre Reserve
Wet weather: Waihī Beach Community Centre

Press START! The Community Quest is coming to Waihī Beach, Bowentown & Athenree!

Think classic arcade vibes meets a family fun day. This is your chance to jump into a real-world quest where everyone’s a player, kids and adults alike.

Complete missions (aka share your ideas for the future of your town)
Trade your feedback for free food, prizes, and entertainment
All set in a relaxed, nostalgic, arcade-inspired atmosphere

Kids can level up with:
Rock climbing walls
Parkour and circus have-a-go
Face painting, music, and free games

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is planning how places like Waihī Beach, Bowentown & Athenree grow over the next 30–50 years — and this is your chance to help shape the map. Think of it like building the ultimate level, but with the people who live here holding the controllers.