The Block 49

10/06/2026

Tasty Kai Harvest with a massive give away this week Whanganui, giving back to the locals !definitely becoming one of Whanganui’s favourites on the street food scene. Catch them at The Block 49 this Friday 🙌🏼

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎉

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us so far. The support we’ve received from our amazing customers means the world to us, and we’d love to give something back! 🙌

✨ WHAT’S UP FOR GRABS? ✨

🍔 1x Combo Meal
Choose from:
• Chicken Tender Burger Combo
• Pulled Pork Panini Combo

All combos include hot chips and a canned drink.

🐟 1x Side Dish
Choose from:
• Seafood Chowder
• Raw Fish

Both served with a slice of Rewana Bread.

🎯 HOW TO ENTER 🎯

To go in the draw, simply:

✅ Like this post
✅ Comment who you’d share it with
✅ Share this post to your story
✅ Follow our page

📢 LIKE • COMMENT • SHARE • FOLLOW 📢

📅 WHEN WILL THE WINNER BE DRAWN?

The giveaway will be drawn on Friday at 2:00 PM. Keep an eye on our page for the winner announcement!

The prize can be redeemed at either:
📍 Friday Night Market - Whanganui
📍 Saturday River Market - Whanganui

🙌 GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! 🙌

Thank you again for all your support. We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️

10/06/2026

Charlie & Del's Hakari back at the block 49 this week with their meke Traditional maori soul kai at its finest ! Be sure to come down to the block 49 this week if you crave a fix of some of the best in town 💯

09/06/2026

WE HAVEN’T GONE ANYWHERE. 🗺️✈️

This Friday 12th June, the lights are back on, the fire pits are roaring, and we are locked in for a TRIP AROUND THE WORLD!

We’ve stacked the block with incredible flavors, makers, and a massive lineup to shake off the winter chill.

🇵🇭 Special Addition: To celebrate Philippine Independence Day, the River City Filipino Club is joining our regular local favorites! They are bringing authentic street food, blazing BBQ, traditional desserts, and cultural games like Kadang-Kadang and Sungka to add something truly special to the night.

🔥 The Winter Setup:
Blazing fire pits to keep you toasty
Live music & good vibes
Delicious local & global kai
Local makers, creatives, and giant street games

🏆 LOCAL LEGENDS GIVEAWAY…
All entries from last week’s giveaway are locked in. The winner will be drawn this Friday to spend their voucher on some hot market kai!

Layer up, bring the whānau, and lock in your Friday night ritual.
See you under the lights this Friday, 4pm – 8pm! 🤙

09/06/2026

The excitement is building for this weeks night market, one of our OG vendors Ban-Nit offers Hair Treatment, Bath Bombs, and a few new editions to the range that will continue to grow. Be sure to come down this week and check her out 🙌🏽

Back at The Block 49 this friday,
Bring those wild haired dolls down for soft silky locks!
4 till 8pm
Guyton/wicksteed intersection
Full Ban-Nit range, the flea repellent and bath bombs will be available.
New Watermelon Grape bath bombs smell divine.

09/06/2026

We are back on this week Whanganui after last weeks bad weather we are expecting a crisp clear evening this Friday.

EdensAcai back this week with the best acai in the Manawatu 🙌🏽

Where you can find us this week: 📍
Come and get your Açaí fix 🥰

03/06/2026

WEATHER UPDATE: Pausing this week. 🌧️❌
Whanganui, the forecast for this Friday is set to be miserable with rain and wind.

we’d rather hit the brakes than deliver a wet experience. We apologise for the cancellation and appreciate everyone for their support & understanding 🙌🏽

🏆 GIVEAWAY UPDATE:
To everyone who already entered our Local Legends giveaway - your entries are locked in and still count! The winner will now be drawn next week Friday to spend their voucher on hot kai at our return event. So carry on tagging your local legends to go into the draw.

NEXT WEEK: FRIDAY 12TH JUNE 🗺️✈️
We are coming back with next weeks theme “TRIP AROUND THE WORLD”

🇵🇭 Special Addition: The River City Filipino Club is joining the lineup for the evening alongside your usual local Favourites. They'll be serving up authentic street food, BBQ, and traditional desserts, alongside cultural games like Kadang-Kadang and Sungka to add something truly special to the night.

🔥 The Setup: blazing fire pits, live music, Kai, local makers & creatives, and all our usual giant street games.

Stay dry this weekend, Whanganui. See you under the lights on Friday 12th June! 🤙

02/06/2026

Kia Ora Whanganui 🙌🏽

Be sure to head over to the wonderful Gonville Community Market this Sunday 7th of June to celebrate their One Year Anniversary 🎉