Watene is a surname of New Zealand Maori origin and may refer to:
Adam Watene (1977-2008), New Zealand-Cook Islander Rugby League player Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (born 1995), New Zealand Rugby League player Frank Watene (born 1977), New Zealand Rugby League player Puti Tipene Watene (1910-1967), New Zealand Rugby League player and politician