Fun, free, forever, 5km timed run/walks around the beautiful Flaxmere park. Starts every Saturday, every week, every month, every year from outside the playground in Flaxmere Park.
Register for free for your own personal barcode that you can use at any parkrun, anywhere in the world. Print the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 14 November
Where: Flaxmere Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You can take part in an exciting and unusual event in Hawkes Bay. An outing in the country searching for the elusive truffle. These exclusive hunts are a must-do for foodies. Numbers are strictly limited so book now to truly experience one of the world’s most exclusive food journeys.
The...
Date: Saturday 15 August
Where: Sacremonte Truffle, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Beginner Hatha Yoga Vinyasa Yoga 8-Week course.
Beginner Hatha Vinyasa Yoga course with Bri starts Saturday, July 4 & Tuesday (online), July 7. Send a message on Facebook, email flyinglotusyoga.nz@gmail.com, or text 021 204 6065 to book in. Drop-ins also welcome at any time ☺️
Saturday...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 22 August
Where: OptimalMe Studio, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tender is the Night: Art Deco, dancing, jazz and the lost generation.
“I want to give a really BAD party. I mean it. I want to give a party where there’s a brawl and seductions and people going home with their feelings hurt and women passed out in the cabinet de toilette. You wait and...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 30 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Unfortunately due to Covid-19 Alert Level 2 restrictions being in place from midday Wednesday, 12 August our Mystery of History exhibition will be closed, given the high level of interactive elements in this exhibition.
All other exhibitions remain open.
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 30 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 31 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rongonui – Taonga mai ngā tāngata, ngā wāhi, me ngā takahanga (Treasured taonga from people, places and events), shares significant Māori taonga, treasures, relating to famous people, places and events.
Learn about major rangatira, chiefs, Māori-Pākehā relationships, famous battles,...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 1 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This stunning exhibition features a broad range of historic and contemporary taonga from the collection of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi.
Translated as 'always here', Tēnei Tonu shares diverse stories of local Iwi Ngati Kahungunu and their enduring connection to the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On Art & Activism presents art from key moments in Aotearoa, New Zealand's history. Here we see artists speaking out against legacies of capitalism, industrialism, and colonialism, working in the cause of political movements.
These artworks reflect periods in which New Zealand citizens fought...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 24 January
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Havelock North Plunket Toy Library is not for profit and run entirely by motivated volunteers whose aim is to promote and encourage the value of learning through play.
We are a community that welcomes children, their families and caregivers to come and borrow well designed-educational toys,...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Village Green, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition features a group of well-known, established artists from Heretaunga/Hawkes Bay; Troy Gardiner, Clayton Gibson, Andy Heyward, Ross Mackay, Jean McGavock and Ricks Terstappen.
What they have in common, is that they all belong to the Heretaunga Ararau o Ngāti Kahungunu Waka Ama...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Thursday 20 August
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Niel Coetzee was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and has been an artist at heart all of his life.
He gave up on art while labouring about 6 years ago, but his unexpected skill for detailed work was discovered while teaching his younger brother how to draw;
‘I had forgotten why I did art...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Thursday 20 August
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Niel Coetzee - An Exhibition of Unexpected Detail
Exhibiting the paintings of Hastings artist Judith Aitken, highlighting her pastels paintings of cats and dogs.
Judith is a local artist who has been painting for 30 years, having exhibited in Auckland, Cornwall, Edinburgh, Napier, Hastings and Palmerston North. Born in Masterton, she lived in...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Monday 31 August
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Established in 2001, this exhibition is highly anticipated every year - with the Year 12 Students from local High Schools presenting a gallery full of youthful perspective and energy.
The aim is to give Year 12 students experience as exhibiting artists. There are also 'Best in Category' prizes...
Date: Saturday 15 August
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eve Kireka: Ahokore Ahikaaroa - Keeping the home fires burning
15 August – 1 November | Alcove Gallery
In this installation piece, Kireka has explored the feminine elements of the natural world, creating a narrative using light and mixed media to explore the connections between cosmic...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 31 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Akiko Diegel: lost, lost property
Japanese-born artist Diegel lives and works in Auckland, her work often dealing with the realisation of existence: Things that are consumed, worn, worked, carried, forgotten or collected. This new installation explores the dichotomy of thought when encountering...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 31 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
8 August - 1 November 2020 | Main Gallery | Curated by Sandy Adsett
TIKA TONU brings emerging and established contemporary painters and sculptors from the iwi of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, ki Heretaunga, ki Wairarapa together in an exhibition of artwork derived from, but beyond the tradition. ...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 31 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and enjoy a range of lovely quilts created by the talented Keirunga Quilters, based in Havelock North.
In addition to the main exhibition, we have also made a number of cot quilts which will be on sale for only $50. They have been made with the theme “Eye Spy” and there are some...
Date: Saturday 15 August
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Havelock North Library most Saturdays 10am-12noon. (They will be on a break over the Christmas-New Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eve Kireka will be speaking about her exhibition, Ahokore Ahikaaroa: Keeping the home fires burning and Akiko Diegel will be speaking to her exhibition, lost, lost property.
Eve Kireka (Rongomaiwahine, Tamatakutai, Ngāti Kahungunu)
Eve is a multi-disciplinary and multi-media creative...
Date: Saturday 15 August
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Artist Floor Talk: Eve Kireka and Akiko Diegel
Using fresh goat’s milk from Tukituki Dairy Goats Farm, Pauline from Farmhouse Kitchen will teach you in this hands-on workshop how to make goat halloumi, feta and chèvre
Cost includes goats cheese made in workshop, plus thermometer, mould and rennet for future cheese making.
You will go...
Date: Saturday 15 August
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Penny Ashton, NZs favourite bonnet fancier, is back! After wowing the Hawke's Bay Arts Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, Colin Mochrie and the Adelaide Festival to name but a few, Penny Ashton is coming home for one last time with world acclaimed sell out smash-hit, Promise and...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 16 August
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Promise and Promiscuity: A New Musical by Jane Austen
Jack-Knife Beat rock the Urban Winery!
These guys are absolutely awesome and we are pumped to have them back. Heart thumping, time travelling blues rock!
Specialists in this genre and pulling their inspiration from the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix, the incredible front-man...
Date: Saturday 15 August
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Beachware are heading to Napier on Saturday the 15th of August to play a one-off show at Paisley Stage!
Beachware - comprising of Rob Hartnell, Alexandra Selkirk-Hanna, Phoenix Guava, Julia Morris and James McDonald – have been making waves on the Auckland scene since mid 2017. They started as...
Date: Saturday 15 August
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What is the Napier Sunday Market?
The biggest Market in Hawkes Bay!
Well over 60 stalls to explore and featuring live music and buskers.Great range of fresh fruit when in season. Well worth a visit!
Sunday morning, it's not too far,
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa
Grab a...
Date: Sunday 16 August to Sunday 17 January
Where: Marine Parade Domain, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier's only Weekly Indoor Market. Held 9 am - 1 pm inside the Taradale RSA, 156 Gloucester St, Napier. The place to get locally made, Artisan Handcrafts and Gifts. Meet the people that create, not only the handcrafted items, but also the friendly atmosphere.
Also a range of Up-cycled and...
Date: Sunday 16 August
Where: Taradale RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Reiki course for learning a natural hands-on healing. Reiki is a simple and natural energy healing that all human can have. Reiki is Japanese translated to English as "Universal Life-force Energy".
The encounter with Reiki is an opportunity to reunite with your dormant ability. This is a journey...
Date: Sunday 16 August to Sunday 18 October
Where: Rudolf Steiner Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Stuart Nash
MP for Napier
Minister of Police,
Minister of Fisheries
Minister of Revenue
Minister for Small Business
This is a rescheduled April meeting of Sea of Faith Hawke’s Bay.
Topic: The values that will guide us as we press the reset button.
Date: Sunday 16 August
Where: Greenmeadows East Community Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Sea of Faith Hawke's Bay - The Values That Will Guide Us: CANCELLED
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Flaxmere Library every Tuesday from 10am - 12pm. (They take a break over the ChristmasNew Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the community. If...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 22 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ready2Rock is a free community active movement class for children 0-6yrs funded by the Ministry if Education and facilitated by Rockmybaby. This is a popular session with our educators and families but is open to everyone!
Our sessions are facilitated by registered a Early Childhood Teacher, who...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 22 December
Where: Peak Fitness & Health, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meets in the Activities Area of the Hastings Library every Tuesday 1pm - 4pm.
Ring Yvonne on 027 629 6659 or on Joan 878 2418 - or just come along!
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Hastings Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 2pm - 4pm. (They do take a break over the Christmas/New Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Thursday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Pencil Room provides fine art tuition for children from five to sixteen years of age in term by term after-school classes. Classes are held in Napier and Havelock North.
Each class focuses on fostering creative thinking and practical techniques within the relevant stage of artistic...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Wednesday 16 September
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided.
We may take...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Improve your figure drawing skills through consistent practice!
In these life drawing sessions students are free to follow the direction given which includes warm up exercises and drawing tips, or to choose their own media and style of drawing.
All levels welcome but please note this is...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 22 September
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and join us every Tuesday evening for a great night of Rock n Roll and Music. If you wish to become a member, $ 5.00 membership fee to join. RnR lessons given on the night. We also have a social every 2nd Sunday each month. For further Info phone Mike 0200 801048.
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 1 September
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fantastic one day course to get staff communicating professionally and confidently with customers. Keep your customers coming back by empowering staff with core communication and customer service skills along with a ‘can do attitude’.
For the better part of every day, we are communicating...
Date: Wednesday 19 August
Where: Napier Sailing Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Customer Service Excellence - Business Training NZ
Whether you are a new start-up or more established business, whether you have a query on Xero, your tax returns or how to plan for your your on going business success we are opening our doors every Wednesday between 9am – 11am so you can sit down one-on-one with one of our team to work through...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 9 September
Where: BDO , Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Walk In Wednesday - Complimentary Business Advice
Are you ready to take your Shopify site to the next level?
Trusted by over 800,000 businesses worldwide, Shopify's power lies in its superb simplicity.
Almost everything you do with Shopify is easier and faster than with other shopping carts. But alongside small online businesses,...
Date: Wednesday 19 August
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Optimising your SHOPIFY Site for eCommerce Success
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Taradale Library.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities designed for...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 14 October
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hastings Knitting and Crochet Group meets every Wednesday in the Hastings War Memorial Library, upstairs in the Activities area. All skill levels are welcome.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 9 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Book Chat on the third Wednesday of every month.
There is no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books you've read and hear what others have been reading. You'll get a preview of some of the latest and/or recommended books from...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you or would you like to be a writer? Be inspired to get started or continue your writing journey by joining our creative writing group. We meet monthly in the Hastings War Memorial Library. Come along and join like minded people for company in your creative journey. All welcome.
Contact:...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Lock-down showed us the power of 'taking a breath', having the inner space to deepen connection to the things that are really important for us. The Art of Well-Being invites you to expand that knowing by taking three weeks from your coming year to find a new connection to your own well-being.
A...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Monday 24 August
Where: Taruna College, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New to Business or have a great Business idea?
If you have a great business idea or start-up and an entrepreneurial mind-set, we want to help you develop it further.
The Co.Starters programme helps entrepreneurs and business start-ups by equipping them with the best tools and resources needed...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 23 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
At last! Evening classes are back!
This is a great opportunity to recycle, re-use and re-purpose your hoarded fabric! This evening class is for beginners to experienced students of mixed abilities. Learn basic sewing skills or extend your existing skills, whilst at the same time creating...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 September
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - 'CAN SEW' Evening Sewing Classes - Term 3 2020
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in Napier! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
The need to...
Date: Wednesday 19 August
Where: Shed 2 Bar and Restaurant, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you need more hours in your day? Would you like to become less busy and more productive?
Learn how to prioritise, how to handle interruptions, plan ahead, beat common time wasters, delegate and much more.
You've all heard the expression 'Time is money' Well actually time is more valuable...
Date: Thursday 20 August
Where: Napier Sailing Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Term 3 classes for beginners and mixed abilities.
Recycle, re-use and re-purpose your hoarded fabric! Sew up a storm while making new friends in the relaxed atmosphere of the CAN workshop.
This weekly class is for beginners to experienced students of mixed abilities. Learn basic sewing skills...
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 17 September
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This Havelock North Library book club for adults will give you the opportunity to share with others about the books you have been reading. We do not read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books you've read and liked, or even tell us about the ones you didn't enjoy and why! Library staff...
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 17 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Thursday 20 August, 12.15pm (allow 30 mins).
Join our curator Clayton Gibson, for a tour of the current exhibitions in the gallery during your lunchtime. To be part of the discussion, meet at the gallery information desk. Free, no booking required.
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 3 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you a watercolour artist? Join other enthusiasts with the Hastings Artists Group!
Hastings Artists Group Watercolour sessions are held every fortnight on Thursday afternoons at Hastings Library.
For more information about coming along contact Ian Thompson 876 7851 or 021 160 3443.
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 10 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For 5-7 years.
This introductory art class provides your child with a foundation to explore their innate creativity in a fun and supportive environment. The tutor will introduce a number of different art mediums and take students through projects aimed at developing creative thinking that will...
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 17 September
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
If you are new to printmaking, lino is a great place to start!
It’s also a medium suitable for exploration if you’re not a total beginner too, so if you want to get a little bit experimental sign up and join in the fun. You can refresh your skills and/or extend them and go at your own...
Date: Thursday 20 August
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gary Sansome returns for a solo show after the great reception he had through Laughs Outta Lockdown in June. Don't miss out on this awesome Scotsman.
Gary Sansome is a tough speaking, (to English folk anyway) off the wall Scottish Comedian and MC. Gary has performed across the globe at some of...
Date: Thursday 20 August
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you ready to take your Shopify site to the next level?
Trusted by over 800,000 businesses worldwide, Shopify's power lies in its superb simplicity.
Almost everything you do with Shopify is easier and faster than with other shopping carts. But alongside small online businesses,...
Date: Friday 21 August
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Optimising Your Shopify Site For eCommerce Success
A gorgeous 4 course degustation menu beautifully paired with the incredible wines of The Urban Winery.
Our free shuttle service will be running for our Food & Wine guests so you can enjoy your evening and leave the driving to us.
Everyone is welcome, you don’t need to be a member to enjoy...
Date: Friday 21 August
Where: Taradale Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
( Sorry this show is cancelled)
Tana Tapri is “Kiwi Tina Turner”
We are proud to release a celebration show of the wonderful Tina Turner, guaranteed to thrill the audience musically and visually with stunning costumes and the beautiful dancers from the Atomic Cherries.
Introducing Bay...
Date: Friday 21 August
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dave Dobbyn is welcoming New Zealanders' freedom to come together in music by hosting a series of shows in August.
“My last performance was on Zoom for the Music Helps charity that provides assistance to all those behind the scenes who have lost work. Now I have the opportunity to open up our...
Date: Friday 21 August
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Improve your figure drawing skills through consistent practice!
In these life drawing sessions students are free to follow the direction given which includes warm up exercises and drawing tips, or to choose their own media and style of drawing. All levels welcome but please note this is...
Date: Saturday 22 August to Saturday 12 September
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this fun and relaxed workshop you will learn how to create a kono using the konae (two cornered kete) method, out of harakeke (flax). Tutor Lee Olsen will guide you through the process of making a kete (bag) step-by-step, using the traditional harakeke grown locally.
This workshop is suitable...
Date: Saturday 22 August
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Harakeke Weaving Workshop - One Day Weekend Workshop
In this workshop you will learn how to create, feed and care for your own everlasting rye sourdough starter, and from this to make fresh sourdough breads:
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread, sourdough buns, focaccia, pizza dough and crackers, plus Sourdough Bagels
Go home with freshly...
Date: Saturday 22 August
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
La Bomba's NZ tour takes off at the Latin Club in Napier this August.
A late Latin Party with a live DJ will follow
the opening show of the tour and Latin flavours will light up the bar!
An early evening Milonga will kick off the night before La Bomba's Latin fusion set
Limited tickets on...
Date: Saturday 22 August
Where: Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Alternative Indie Folk Fest - Live at The Urban Winery
A very exciting collaboration of artists Charlotte Yates (Wellington), O Juliet (New Plymouth), & Tim Jardine and the Astronauts (Hawkes Bay) for a musical session to rival all Saturday sessions at The Urban Winery. 3 bands. 3 sets. Doors...
Date: Saturday 22 August
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The British Invasion Show has been designed as a nostalgia trip back to the greatest British music of the 1960's. It's a journey through some of the most popular hits of the time, an evening of energetic entertainment.
No entry fee and you do not need to be a club member to come and enjoy this...
Date: Saturday 22 August
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Boss is a full production, kick-ass compliment of nine passionate musicians bringing alive the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. Four years in the making, 'The Boss' is tuned to perfection, bringing you a 3 hour world-class show featuring the entire 'Born In The USA'...
Date: Saturday 22 August
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Down with the System are a Hawkes Bay band, paying tribute to the legendary System of a Down. With a constantly growing setlist covering every album, all of your S.O.A.D needs are sure to be met.
Hayden Culver - Vocals
Nakita Turner Low - Guitars
Matthew Coates - Drums
Ethan Haswell - Deep...
Date: Saturday 22 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's been far to long since Albi & The Wolves swept through Hastings and caused a little ruckus at the beloved Common Room.
This will be their second gig since lockdown and the guys are excited to dust off the cobwebs and kick up some dust.
Chris Dent (Proud albino frontman Albi), Pascal...
Date: Saturday 22 August
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This Town – a comedy film, shot in Central Hawke’s Bay about love, murder and finding the one.
Written, directed and starring, Hawke’s Bay’s own, David White will be screening in the Opera House at Toitoi - Hawke’s Bay Arts and Event’s Centre in Hastings on Saturday 22nd of August,...
Date: Saturday 22 August
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier's only Weekly Indoor Market. Held 9 am - 1 pm inside the Taradale RSA, 156 Gloucester St, Napier. The place to get locally made, Artisan Handcrafts and Gifts. Meet the people that create, not only the handcrafted items, but also the friendly atmosphere.
Also a range of Up-cycled and...
Date: Sunday 23 August to Sunday 27 September
Where: Taradale RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hawke's Bay's premier wedding and event expo is back for 2020!
With over 40 exhibitors, we have every aspect of your big day covered. Talk directly to the suppliers as you plan every detail of your special day.
The lunchtime fashion show will inspire you with ideas for your perfect wedding...
Date: Sunday 23 August
Where: Napier Conference Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Learn how to dispose of your kitchen and garden waste more quickly and produce compost more efficiently. Troubleshoot common problems and watch a compost heap being made. Bring sun hat / rainwear / warm clothing for the conditions as we'll be outside some of the time. Wear flat, covered shoes....
Date: Sunday 23 August
Where: Environment Centre Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cyclocross (CX) takes elements from both road and mountain bike racing and presents as a spectator friendly, short, fast race that all ages and skill levels can enjoy. It’s typically raced on an off-road circuit, each lap takes about 4-6 minutes to complete. Riders complete several laps in each...
Date: Sunday 23 August
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Bay Ford Cyclocross Hawkes Bay Series 2020 Race #6
Acting Musical Director Alex Walker leads the Hawke's Bay Jazz Club Big Band through favourite big band swing charts - including Neal Hefti, Stan Kenton and John Coltrane - and Lyn Fry and Jeff Rencontre vocals.
Cash bar and meals available.
All welcome.
Date: Sunday 23 August
Where: Napier Sailing Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
7Days regular and star of the hit Kiwi film, What We Do In The Shadows, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer returns to Napier with a brand new show.
As seen on Mean Mums, Wellington Paranormal, Have You Been Paying Attention, The Project.
"The future of NZ comedy" - NZ Herald
Date: Sunday 23 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
No fitness is required. Easy safe and fun techniques are taught focusing on using the attackers energy against them so no strength is needed and size or age doesn't matter.
Our Self Defense Workshops are simple and unique. Building up your confidence, you will practice easy methods that can...
Date: Monday 24 August
Where: Te Ara Hou School, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Is a cruise to Fiordland or Stewart Island on your travel bucket list?
If so come along to meet Rob Swale owner/skipper of Fiordland Discovery and discover more about these phenomenal wilderness areas. Rob will share some stories on the night and will also show some incredible film footage of...
Date: Monday 24 August
Where: Masonic Hotel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Fiordland and Stewart Island Cruises - Information Evening
Congratulations on stepping up to the role of Team Leader. It can be difficult moving from managing your own workload to organising and planning the work of others.
This one-day programme will equip you with the tools to be able to lead, plan, delegate and manage the workload of your new team...
Date: Tuesday 25 August
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update 03/08 - This tour has now SOLD OUT. Please contact our customer services team on 06) 835 7781 if you would like to go on the waitlist.
Join us for a 'behind the scenes' tour in Ahuriri. Explore Victorian clothing, jewellery and accessories from our Costume and Textiles collection, as well...
Date: Tuesday 25 August
Where: Offsite Storage Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Tightly Laced: Victorian Costumes & Accessories
Hastings Artists Group Pastel group.
Join the Hastings Artists Group pastel sessions here in the Hastings War Memorial Library. Held every fortnightly on Tuesday mornings.
For more information contact Ian Thompson 876 7851 or 021 160 3443.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 25 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update 28/07 - This tour has now SOLD OUT. Please contact our customer services team on 06) 835 7781 if you would like to go on the waitlist.
Join us for a 'behind the scenes' tour in Ahuriri. Explore Victorian clothing, jewellery and accessories from our Costume and Textiles collection, as well...
Date: Tuesday 25 August
Where: Offsite Storage Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Tightly Laced: Victorian Costumes & Accessories
Is a cruise to Fiordland or Stewart Island on your travel bucket list?
If so come along to meet Rob Swale owner/skipper of Fiordland Discovery and discover more about these phenomenal wilderness areas. Rob will share some stories on the night and will also show some incredible film footage of...
Date: Tuesday 25 August
Where: Porters Hotel, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Fiordland and Stewart Island Cruises - Information Evening
We have all been in roles where our desired outcomes have been hijacked by the disruptive team member. This course will equip you with the skills, processes, strategies and confidence to handle difficult team members and employees. It will enable you to get back to business with reduced stress and...
Date: Wednesday 26 August
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Addressing Leadership Changes - Business Central
Digital Essentials, 26 August 2020 @ 9.30am
Instagram 101 ... A beginners guide to the basics of marketing your business on Instagram
Instagram has one billion monthly active users and is growing every day. It has become a place where businesses can streamline their brand, network with...
Date: Wednesday 26 August
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a 'behind the scenes' tour in Ahuriri. Explore Victorian clothing, jewellery and accessories from our Costume and Textiles collection, as well as archival illustrations.
Tickets: $10 | $5 Friends of MTG.
Please register online through Eventfinda to secure your place.
Please note:...
Date: Wednesday 26 August
Where: Offsite Storage Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Tightly Laced: Victorian Costumes & Accessories (Tour#3)
Tea with Tales are book groups which operate in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind.
This group is run by the Friends of the Taradale Library. The Friends and volunteers read from some interesting titles that are available from the Royal New Zealand Foundation for...
Date: Wednesday 26 August to Wednesday 23 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
To coincide with Out On The Shelves Erika & CoCo Flash will bring their children's Rainbow Storytime Taranaki and teen/adult Living Library sessions to libraries, schools, community groups, pride and rainbow youth organisations all over NZ!
Rainbow Storytime is aimed at toddlers to...
Date: Wednesday 26 August
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Erika & CoCo Flash's Rainbow Storytime NZ Tour
Winter Wine Walk Series: Havelock North
For one night only restaurants in Havelock North will be hosting wineries as pop-up cellar doors. This is your chance to try some of Hawke's Bays best wines in your favourite local eateries.
This event is a self-guided wine walk between participating...
Date: Wednesday 26 August
Where: Havelock North i-SITE, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk of Wonders is a new media, light art, fire and audio experience for all ages. The inaugural 2020 event will be held at Black Barn Vineyards from the 26th to 31st of August, with installations dotted throughout the grounds. Guests will experience a 1-2 hour interactive walkthrough, accompanied...
Date: Wednesday 26 August to Sunday 30 August
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
To coincide with Out On The Shelves Erika & CoCo Flash will bring their children's Rainbow Storytime Taranaki and teen/adult Living Library sessions to libraries, schools, community groups, pride and rainbow youth organisations all over NZ!
Rainbow Storytime is aimed at toddlers to...
Date: Wednesday 26 August
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We all know we can make changes that will help mitigate the impact of human accelerated climate change. But, where should you start? What will have the biggest impact? And how does it add value to your business?
Join 3R Group at the first workshop for Climate Action HB and take the lead on...
Date: Thursday 27 August
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Grab your mates, your neighbours and treat your workers to a cracking night of comedy for a cause!
Enjoy an all-star line featuring Tevia Manukia, Tarun Mohanbhai, Nick Rado & Wilson Dixon
Head down to support local and grab a bite to eat from the community food trucks onsite. Bring your cash...
Date: Thursday 27 August
Where: Matapiro Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Professor Rod Downey Victoria University of Wellington
There are those who would argue that these two activities are some of the pinnacles of human achievement. I work in mathematics and specifically algorithmics and the theory of computation. I am a teacher and deviser of Scottish country...
Date: Thursday 27 August
Where: Holt Planetarium, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Attention all Salsa Dancers! Come to the Urban Winery on the last Thursday of every month for a night of salsa dancing. Free entry. Dance from 7-10 pm and enjoy our extensive range of beverages and food to share from our tapas menu.
Hosted by Latin Roots Hawkes Bay.
Date: Thursday 27 August
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in Napier! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
The need to...
Date: Thursday 27 August
Where: Shed 2 Bar and Restaurant, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Grab your mates, your neighbours and treat your workers to a cracking night of comedy for a cause!
Enjoy an all-star line featuring Tevia Manukia, Tarun Mohanbhai, Nick Rado & Wilson Dixon
Head down to support local and grab a bite to eat from the community food trucks onsite ahead of the...
Date: Friday 28 August
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Devilskin paint NZ Red.
Devilskin are excited to announce a New Zealand wide tour to support their chart-topping new album Red!
With the lifting of crowd and venue restrictions, and due to massive demand, Devilskin will hit the road this August.
The response to the album release has been...
Date: Friday 28 August
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Full contact karate action right from the get go! Come along for a full day of entertainment and support all the competitors from 5 to 65yr olds.
This is the 1st tournament for the year as all previous events have been cancelled due to the Worldwide Pandemic, so everyone is excited to get out on...
Date: Saturday 29 August
Where: Club Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A free community event in the centre of Napier City. The Napier CBD Snow Slide on the 29-30 August 10am-4pm daily. Come and play on our snow slide in the CBD - top of Emerson Street (near Lone Star) bring your woolies! You can slide , make snow angels and just have fun with family and friends!...
Date: Saturday 29 August to Sunday 30 August
Where: Top of Emerson Street, Napier, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You are invited to experience the joy of West African Songs and Drumming in the supportive & fun environment created by Master Drummer Dancer Koffie Fugah from Ghana.
His life-long passion is sharing the love of his culture with people and encouraging them to use music to express themselves...
Date: Saturday 29 August to Sunday 30 August
Where: Greenmeadows East Community Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a one day ‘play with print’ session with Artist and Printmaker, Sybille Schlumbom. Sybille is an expert in the area of Japanese Woodcut Printmaking, called Mokuhanga.
This hands-on workshop is designed to give you a ‘taster’ of Japanese style printmaking. No printing press is...
Date: Saturday 29 August
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Play With Print - Japanese Style Printmaking Workshop
Free fun for the whole family. Learn new crafts, activities, and music with a Bible theme. Included is a light meal. Hosted by St Peter's Anglican Church, Riverslea, Hastings.
All are welcome so bring your friends and neighbours. We look forward to seeing you.
Date: Saturday 29 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: St Martins Hall, Mayfair, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Grab your mates and neighbours and come along for a cracking night of comedy and an auction for a cause. Come along and enjoy a BBQ dinner ahead of the show starting, then stick around after the show for the auction and dancing until late.
Enjoy an all-star line up featuring Tevita Manukia,...
Date: Saturday 29 August
Where: Maraekakaho Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Maraekakaho Farmstrong Comedy Night Show & Auction
After selling out Auckland's Powerstation in just six days, Auckland's indie faves The Beths announce a nationwide tour in support of their new record Jump Rope Gazers, out next Friday 10 July on Carpark Records. The tour will see The Beths criss-cross New Zealand for 12 dates from 27 August,...
Date: Saturday 29 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Freaky Meat are a dynamic and innovative act who have successfully combined elements of Jazz, Funk and Rock with beat-speak styles inspired by Jack Kerouac, C. R. Avery, Gill Scot Heron and Captain Beefheart.
Their performance will capture you with mesmerizing narratives of life, travels,...
Date: Saturday 29 August
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Located 20 minutes from central Napier, our Sacred Hill Winery course is one of our favourites. It starts with a lap around the vines before heading off across the farm and into the forest.
This is trail running at its very best! Choose from a half marathon, a 12k or dip your toes in with the...
Date: Sunday 30 August
Where: Sacred Hill Riflemen’s Vineyard, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Sacred Hill Off Road Half Marathon 15k & 6.5k Trail Run
The Ossian Street Market is a fantastic local market that specialises in vintage, collectables and quality secondhand goods.
It runs the last Sunday of every month from 9am - 1pm, weather permitting.
Situated in the carpark opposite FG Smiths Eatery 9b Ossian Street.
Date: Sunday 30 August to Sunday 28 March
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Havelock North's only regular second hand market for baby and children's clothing, toys, books and equipment.
A great way to spend a morning of shopping and catching up with friends. Stalls selling quality pre-loved items and so much more. Hunt for bargains to see you through from ...
Date: Sunday 30 August
Where: Havelock North Scout Hall, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Let's paint the town red! Eleven-year-old Karla has her period for the first time and Urban Dictionary isn't providing much help. Not just for girls, this taboo crushing, period positive skit comedy takes you along as Karla experiences every menstruator's worst nightmare... Overflows! Rouge pads!...
Date: Monday 31 August to Wednesday 2 September
Where: Napier Little Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at East Pier for a sunny side up *eggs benedict with tea, coffee, juice and start spring inspired.
All funds raised go to the HB Cancer Society.
Raffles on the day and if you'd like to take home your own 'pot of gold' you can pre-order a pot of daffodils to brighten your home and...
Date: Tuesday 1 September
Where: East Pier, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 31 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rongonui – Taonga mai ngā tāngata, ngā wāhi, me ngā takahanga (Treasured taonga from people, places and events), shares significant Māori taonga, treasures, relating to famous people, places and events.
Learn about major rangatira, chiefs, Māori-Pākehā relationships, famous battles,...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 1 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This stunning exhibition features a broad range of historic and contemporary taonga from the collection of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi.
Translated as 'always here', Tēnei Tonu shares diverse stories of local Iwi Ngati Kahungunu and their enduring connection to the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On Art & Activism presents art from key moments in Aotearoa, New Zealand's history. Here we see artists speaking out against legacies of capitalism, industrialism, and colonialism, working in the cause of political movements.
These artworks reflect periods in which New Zealand citizens fought...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 24 January
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eve Kireka: Ahokore Ahikaaroa - Keeping the home fires burning
15 August – 1 November | Alcove Gallery
In this installation piece, Kireka has explored the feminine elements of the natural world, creating a narrative using light and mixed media to explore the connections between cosmic...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 31 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Akiko Diegel: lost, lost property
Japanese-born artist Diegel lives and works in Auckland, her work often dealing with the realisation of existence: Things that are consumed, worn, worked, carried, forgotten or collected. This new installation explores the dichotomy of thought when encountering...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 31 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
8 August - 1 November 2020 | Main Gallery | Curated by Sandy Adsett
TIKA TONU brings emerging and established contemporary painters and sculptors from the iwi of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, ki Heretaunga, ki Wairarapa together in an exhibition of artwork derived from, but beyond the tradition. ...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 31 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Flaxmere Library every Tuesday from 10am - 12pm. (They take a break over the ChristmasNew Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the community. If...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 22 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30am to 11:30am to share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a...
Date: Tuesday 1 September to Tuesday 1 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ready2Rock is a free community active movement class for children 0-6yrs funded by the Ministry if Education and facilitated by Rockmybaby. This is a popular session with our educators and families but is open to everyone!
Our sessions are facilitated by registered a Early Childhood Teacher, who...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 22 December
Where: Peak Fitness & Health, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meets in the Activities Area of the Hastings Library every Tuesday 1pm - 4pm.
Ring Yvonne on 027 629 6659 or on Joan 878 2418 - or just come along!
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Hastings Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 2pm - 4pm. (They do take a break over the Christmas/New Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Thursday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Pencil Room provides fine art tuition for children from five to sixteen years of age in term by term after-school classes. Classes are held in Napier and Havelock North.
Each class focuses on fostering creative thinking and practical techniques within the relevant stage of artistic...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Wednesday 16 September
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Improve your figure drawing skills through consistent practice!
In these life drawing sessions students are free to follow the direction given which includes warm up exercises and drawing tips, or to choose their own media and style of drawing.
All levels welcome but please note this is...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 22 September
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hastings Artist Group holds a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month.
Meetings begin at 6pm in the Hastings War Memorial Library Activities Area (upstairs on the mezzanine).
For more information please contact Ian Thompson 06 8767851.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Tuesday 1 September to Tuesday 3 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hastings Artist Group Monthly Meeting: CANCELLED
Come and join us every Tuesday evening for a great night of Rock n Roll and Music. If you wish to become a member, $ 5.00 membership fee to join. RnR lessons given on the night. We also have a social every 2nd Sunday each month. For further Info phone Mike 0200 801048.
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 1 September
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Let's paint the town red! Eleven-year-old Karla has her period for the first time and Urban Dictionary isn't providing much help. Not just for girls, this taboo crushing, period positive skit comedy takes you along as Karla experiences every menstruator's worst nightmare... Overflows! Rouge pads!...
Date: Monday 31 August to Wednesday 2 September
Where: Napier Little Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whether you are a new start-up or more established business, whether you have a query on Xero, your tax returns or how to plan for your your on going business success we are opening our doors every Wednesday between 9am – 11am so you can sit down one-on-one with one of our team to work through...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 9 September
Where: BDO , Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Walk In Wednesday - Complimentary Business Advice
Currently Postponed - but looking for new members.
To join please call the Havelock North U3A Secretary on +06 878 5920.
The Havelock North U3A host this book discussion group at the Havelock North Library, usually on the first Wednesday of the month.
For more information please call the...
Date: Wednesday 2 September to Saturday 7 November
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 2 September to Wednesday 2 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A truly successful business should provide the income to support the lifestyle you want and the discretionary time to enjoy it!
The first part of Coffee Talks @ The Hub is the speaker and presentation, around 11am morning tea will be served and the session finishes with networking, while you...
Date: Wednesday 2 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - What Is The Story Behind The Numbers Of Your Business
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 14 October
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hastings Knitting and Crochet Group meets every Wednesday in the Hastings War Memorial Library, upstairs in the Activities area. All skill levels are welcome.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 9 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New to Business or have a great Business idea?
If you have a great business idea or start-up and an entrepreneurial mind-set, we want to help you develop it further.
The Co.Starters programme helps entrepreneurs and business start-ups by equipping them with the best tools and resources needed...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 23 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
At last! Evening classes are back!
This is a great opportunity to recycle, re-use and re-purpose your hoarded fabric! This evening class is for beginners to experienced students of mixed abilities. Learn basic sewing skills or extend your existing skills, whilst at the same time creating...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 September
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - 'CAN SEW' Evening Sewing Classes - Term 3 2020
Term 3 classes for beginners and mixed abilities.
Recycle, re-use and re-purpose your hoarded fabric! Sew up a storm while making new friends in the relaxed atmosphere of the CAN workshop.
This weekly class is for beginners to experienced students of mixed abilities. Learn basic sewing skills...
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 17 September
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at the Havelock North Library for a bookchat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take...
Date: Thursday 3 September to Thursday 3 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Buckle up, as our boys and band led by Bonnie and Karl take you on a wild ride through the fast, fun- filled and fabulous fifties!
Featuring the freshest artists of the era, this show will bring back memories of our stunning all male 60’s and 70’s show in 2019! You’ll be rockin’ and...
Date: Thursday 3 September
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Thursday 20 August, 12.15pm (allow 30 mins).
Join our curator Clayton Gibson, for a tour of the current exhibitions in the gallery during your lunchtime. To be part of the discussion, meet at the gallery information desk. Free, no booking required.
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 3 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you a watercolour artist? Join other enthusiasts with the Hastings Artists Group!
Hastings Artists Group Watercolour sessions are held every fortnight on Thursday afternoons at Hastings Library.
For more information about coming along contact Ian Thompson 876 7851 or 021 160 3443.
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 10 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For 5-7 years.
This introductory art class provides your child with a foundation to explore their innate creativity in a fun and supportive environment. The tutor will introduce a number of different art mediums and take students through projects aimed at developing creative thinking that will...
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 17 September
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back by popular demand!
Every genre, every era, for every generation, this is the musical game to beat all music games.
Compete in four rounds for 8 prizes by dabbing the squares as you groove to the songs. It's as simple as that.
Free entry, game starts at 7pm. Booking a table is...
Date: Thursday 3 September
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us in celebrating 30 years of turning houses into homes.
The Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden Show is packed with all the ideas and information that you need to transform your surroundings into the space you’ve always dreamed of. Be thrilled by the variety, amazed by the innovations and...
Date: Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
North Island Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the year competition 2020 Awards Dinner.
Join us as we celebrate the North Island Young Winemaker of the Year competition and announce our winner who'll be going on to compete at the National Finals. We'll again have a divine meal and a...
Date: Friday 4 September
Where: Mission Estate Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Tonnellerie de Mercurey North Island Young Winemaker 2020
Fun, free, forever, 5km timed run/walks around the beautiful Flaxmere park. Starts every Saturday, every week, every month, every year from outside the playground in Flaxmere Park.
Register for free for your own personal barcode that you can use at any parkrun, anywhere in the world. Print the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 14 November
Where: Flaxmere Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Reiki course for learning a natural hands-on healing. Reiki is a simple and natural energy healing that all human can have. Reiki is Japanese translated to English as "Universal Life-force Energy".
The encounter with Reiki is an opportunity to reunite with your dormant ability. This is a journey...
Date: Sunday 16 August to Sunday 18 October
Where: Rudolf Steiner Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Havelock North Plunket Toy Library is not for profit and run entirely by motivated volunteers whose aim is to promote and encourage the value of learning through play.
We are a community that welcomes children, their families and caregivers to come and borrow well designed-educational toys,...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Village Green, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're back!! Magpie Market is springing back with the reopening of our monthly market. Bright and happy with lots of interesting and quality products and stalls. Get one entry into the Hamper Draw for every purchase you make. Perfect place to find treats for yourself and others, start your...
Date: Saturday 5 September
Where: Meeanee Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Havelock North Library most Saturdays 10am-12noon. (They will be on a break over the Christmas-New Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover the new rising stars in classical music!
The Hawke's Bay Branch of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers is proud to present this year's exciting music event which highlights our talented young Hawke's Bay classical musicians in concert and in competition.
Advanced classical...
Date: Saturday 5 September
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hawke's Bay Young Musician of the Year 2020 Preliminary
Join us for a one day adult's ‘play with paint’ session with Street Artist and Napier personality, Dali Susanto.
This hands-on workshop is designed to give you the experience of creating an artwork in one day, using paint on canvas. No previous painting experience is required for this...
Date: Saturday 5 September
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery is a 2 hour interactive dinosaur walk through that brings prehistoric times alive again!
Come and explore the prehistoric ages and discover over 30 lifelike dinosaurs. You don't want to miss the crowd favourite Tyrannosaurus Rex, the 12m long neck of...
Date: Saturday 5 September to Sunday 20 September
Where: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Presented by: Rochelle Spence Dance Studio
The Rochelle Spence Dance Studio will present ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ as the main part of their annual dance recital on Saturday 4th April at the Napier Municipal Theatre with performances at 2pm and 7pm.
The students will provide...
Date: Saturday 5 September
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate the Best of British Music from the 60s with the awesome British Invasion Tribute Band
Date: Saturday 5 September
Where: Taradale Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Chur whanau we're Heavy Rootz just a bunch of Maori boys who enjoy Playing reggae with a twist , keen to see us don't hesitate get at us much love, 1 love.
Date: Saturday 5 September
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What is the Napier Sunday Market?
The biggest Market in Hawkes Bay!
Well over 60 stalls to explore and featuring live music and buskers.Great range of fresh fruit when in season. Well worth a visit!
Sunday morning, it's not too far,
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa
Grab a...
Date: Sunday 16 August to Sunday 17 January
Where: Marine Parade Domain, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Simply Ballroom is held every first Sunday of the month come along and enjoy a mixture of all types of ballroom with DJ's Bertie & Ansie. Two hours of non-stop music - Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba or any requests for other ballroom dances. A good night of social ballroom dancing. All dancers...
Date: Sunday 6 September to Sunday 1 November
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hospitality Night with the Serial Chillers and Friends.
The 1st Sunday night of the month. For all those that work in HOSPO and anyone else that wants to let it all hang out.
$5 Heiny's and Tequila Shots.
Featuring the Groovy Sound of the Serial Chillers and more.
Giddyup!
Date: Sunday 6 September to Sunday 1 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hospitality Night With The Serial Chillers And Friends
If you’re a Hawke’s Bay business selling products or services and you’re ready to dip your toes into Facebook advertising, this workshop is for you!
This session will cover:
- The difference between creating an advertising campaign and ‘Boosting’ a post
- How to navigate the...
Date: Monday 7 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 7 September to Monday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Kicking of the Heretaunga Women's Centre September Celebrations in honour of New Zealand Suffragettes we start with the inspiring movie Radioactive. A bio pic about the scientist Marie Curie.
We start with nibbles in the foyer at 5.30pm and at 6pm the movie will start.
The movie is a night for...
Date: Monday 7 September
Where: Focal Point Cinema, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Heretaunga Women's Centre Movie Night - Radioactive
A monthly get together by Napier Live Poets.
Napier Live Poets.
Come along and be a part of our wonderful, vibrant poetry group, where you can share your own work and hear poems by other members of Hawke’s Bay’s community. If you want to just listen, that is fine too. Napier Live Poets is...
Date: Monday 7 September to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Business Central are proud to present this half-day leadership development workshop.
Many teams and businesses have changed dramatically since January, with a lot of people in new roles or taking on leadership positions.
Our members are asking:
How can I best prepare my business and my...
Date: Tuesday 8 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
When accidents happen it is important to learn from them. Create a safer workplace through effective accident and incident investigation. Almost every accident involves a risk or hazard. This course will teach you to use root cause analysis as an effective method to discover why the problem...
Date: Tuesday 8 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Accident Reporting and Investigation - Business Central
Hastings Artists Group Pastel group.
Join the Hastings Artists Group pastel sessions here in the Hastings War Memorial Library. Held every fortnightly on Tuesday mornings.
For more information contact Ian Thompson 876 7851 or 021 160 3443.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 25 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's a delight that we are able to re-open our talks in July. Please note these talks will be held at the new time of 10.30am until further notice.
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2020.
The talk starts promptly at...
Date: Tuesday 8 September to Tuesday 10 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us behind the scenes to explore the ancient cultures of Greece, Rome, Peru and Egypt. Get up close with special treasures from the collection and learn about the uses and symbolism of objects.
Tickets: $10 | $5 Friends of MTG.
Please register online through Eventfinda to secure your...
Date: Tuesday 8 September
Where: Offsite Storage Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
When seeking to create a safe working environment and effective Health and Safety Management Plan, the correct identification of hazards is essential. While your team may have dedicated H&S officers, maintaining safety is an organisation wide commitment requiring all levels of staff to be...
Date: Wednesday 9 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hazards 101: Health & Safety Training - Business Central
In an age of competing demands and urgent deadlines, it can feel like you never have enough time.
This one-day workshop will help you identify the common behaviours that prevent you from managing your time effectively. It will teach you how to increase your productivity without working longer...
Date: Wednesday 9 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Managing Your Time - Business Central: CANCELLED
Effective communication is the primary tool in your leading and managing toolbox. Does your message get lost in the translation or do people regularly misunderstand you?
Communicating clearly can save you time and improve your relationships.
This programme will provide you with the knowledge...
Date: Wednesday 9 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 9 September to Wednesday 9 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The best Health and Safety Management plan can be undermined if those involved cannot clearly identify the risk of injury that identified hazards may have. When partnered with our Hazard101 training module, this course helps maintain perspective when assessing hazards in the workplace to ensure...
Date: Wednesday 9 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Risk Management 101: H&S Training - Business Central
Lie down, Bliss out, Float away...
To the quietness and connectedness of meditation, contemplation, breathwork, voice-activated mindscapes that is Rob's specialty when he plays his singing crystal bowls.
Rob will take you on a journey into your very soul to open your heart and connect you to...
Date: Wednesday 9 September to Wednesday 7 October
Where: The Loft B&B, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Where is your business on the journey to smarter and more sustainable packaging?
Changing regulations and public perception around packaging are often in the headlines these days. If you are starting out on this journey and would like to hear from...
Date: Thursday 10 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Health and Safety Management can be a frustration for people managers who are under pressure however the safety of your team is not a responsibility to be taken lightly. As such, it is important that people leaders ensure that health and safety KPI's rank equally to both productivity and quality...
Date: Thursday 10 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - H&S Essentials for People Managers - Business Central
This 1 day programme is ideal for people who are new to leading and managing people or outcomes.
Being selected to lead through others is a privilege and recognises your solid contribution and ability to deliver outcomes and meet expectations.
This programme is designed to introduce you to...
Date: Thursday 10 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Introduction to Leading & Managing Others - Business Central
Although Health and Safety representatives receive training in order to fulfill their duties, as a manager it can be difficult to understand what legal powers a Health and Safety Representative is afforded under the law. This course is designed to help leadership teams not only understand their...
Date: Thursday 10 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Working With Your H&S Representative - Business Central
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in Napier! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
The need to...
Date: Thursday 10 September
Where: Shed 2 Bar and Restaurant, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Caught in Hawke's Bay for the outbreak of Covid, and currently residing in Hastings until the smoke clears in her hometown of New York, Amanda Palmer, the front-woman of the internationally acclaimed punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls presents a very special show at The Opera House.
Provocative,...
Date: Friday 11 September
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Caught in Hawkes Bay for the outbreak of Covid, and currently residing in Hastings until the smoke clears in her hometown of New York, the front-woman of the internationally acclaimed punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls presents...
Date: Friday 11 September
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Enjoy the final of the Hawke's Bay Young Musician of the Year 2020 where our finest young musicians perform solo in concert for the honour of becoming the Freemason's Charity HB Young Musician of the Year 2020.
The programme will be varied with a range of music for piano, instrument and voice to...
Date: Friday 11 September
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hawke's Bay Young Musician of the Year 2020 Final Concert
Every year National Council Women Hawkes Bay Branch hold a Suffrage Day Breakfast to commemorate women in New Zealand getting the right to vote. We are very pleased this year to have Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst and Mayor Kirsten Wise as our guest speakers. National Council of Women New Zealand has a...
Date: Saturday 12 September
Where: St Thomas More Catholic Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - National Council of Women Suffrage Day Breakfast: CANCELLED
After the postponement of our event in April the STAROS Affected by Suicide Support Trust is pleased to let you know that we're underway once again and we're excited!
Join us for another day of inspired presentations by people telling stories of the struggles they have faced, how they managed...
Date: Saturday 12 September
Where: Napier Conference Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Improve your figure drawing skills through consistent practice!
In these life drawing sessions students are free to follow the direction given which includes warm up exercises and drawing tips, or to choose their own media and style of drawing. All levels welcome but please note this is...
Date: Saturday 22 August to Saturday 12 September
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Yes! We are very happy and excited to be able to let you know that the 2020 Blossom Parade will take place on Saturday 12 September at 11am. Our theme for 2020 is... 'Flower Power - New Growth'!
It has been quite a journey for all of us over the past few months and we are so pleased to have the...
Date: Saturday 12 September
Where: Hastings Clock Tower, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this three-hour long workshop, you will learn how to make halloumi, feta, and mozzarella. You will be taught by Chris Van Der Have of Farmhouse Kitchen.
All equipment and ingredients to make cheese are provided, and a beginner's Italian Kit (valued at $42.90) from Mad Millie is included in...
Date: Saturday 12 September
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi Cheese Making Workshop: SOLD OUT
Escape back in time for fun and frivolity at Chapelwick Homestead’s wonderful Old English Garden Party.
As part of the Spring Fling, Chapelwick is hosting an old English garden party. Come along and enjoy High Tea between 2.30pm – 3.30pm, have a game of petanque, tennis or croquet. Take a...
Date: Saturday 12 September
Where: Chapelwick Coastal Estate, Porangahau, Central Hawke's Bay
Back for its third year, the annual Hawke’s Bay TEDx Event, TEDxHastingsSt, will be held in Havelock North after successful events in both Napier and Hastings. The 2020 event will be held in the Blyth Theatre at Iona College, on Saturday 12th September.
At TEDxHastingsSt 2020, 6 live speakers...
Date: Saturday 12 September
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rich, idle and cruel, the Vicomte de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil delight in the corruption of virtue. For them, there is no love, only malicious pleasure in crushing youthful dreams of romance and humiliating the innocent in a corrupt and wicked game. With players such as these, lovers...
Date: Saturday 12 September to Sunday 13 September
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ease out of the winter darkness and experience Venus Rising: glowing, hopeful, a celebration of new beginnings and a new chapter in dance.
27 dancers leap and spin in an ever-changing ocean of light, one of the greatest living choreographers, Twyla Tharp's Waterbaby Bagatelles.
Celebrate the...
Date: Saturday 12 September to Sunday 13 September
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier's only Weekly Indoor Market. Held 9 am - 1 pm inside the Taradale RSA, 156 Gloucester St, Napier. The place to get locally made, Artisan Handcrafts and Gifts. Meet the people that create, not only the handcrafted items, but also the friendly atmosphere.
Also a range of Up-cycled and...
Date: Sunday 23 August to Sunday 27 September
Where: Taradale RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our Pet First Aid Courses educate both pet owners and those working in the industry on animal first aid and emergency situations.
Studies show that 90% of all pets will experience at least one emergency situation in their lifetime!
- Would you know what to do if your pet choked on their toy?
-...
Date: Sunday 13 September
Where: Waiohiki Creative Arts Village, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking at the sign at the side of the road is nice, however we are offering you a rare opportunity to stand on the top of the hill known for being the longest place name in the world, where our ancestors once roamed. Our local tour guide will share stories and lineage of the great Tamatea, the...
Date: Sunday 13 September
Where: The Duke, Porangahau, Central Hawke's Bay
Local musicians, soloists and groups present a variety programme, incorporating youth and those reaching out to further experiences - from vocalists, youth orchestras, Symphonic Band, "Fours Company" and Deco Brass. Each programmed is different and what is on may be found on the website...
Date: Sunday 13 September to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hawkes Bay Chamber of Commerce presents the Workplace Wellness Conference, a full-day conference highlighting the importance of overall health and wellbeing within the workplace as well as personally. General wellbeing affects each one of us and we can all be guilty of running on an empty tank...
Date: Tuesday 15 September
Where: Napier Conference Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided.
We may take...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Taradale Library.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities designed for...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A framework which gives every business clarity in their marketing
The first part of Coffee Talks at The Hub is the speaker and presentation. around 11am morning tea will be served and the session finishes with networking, while you enjoy another tea or coffee.
Connect & Conquer has created a...
Date: Wednesday 16 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Book Chat on the third Wednesday of every month.
There is no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books you've read and hear what others have been reading. You'll get a preview of some of the latest and/or recommended books from...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you or would you like to be a writer? Be inspired to get started or continue your writing journey by joining our creative writing group. We meet monthly in the Hastings War Memorial Library. Come along and join like minded people for company in your creative journey. All welcome.
Contact:...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This Havelock North Library book club for adults will give you the opportunity to share with others about the books you have been reading. We do not read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books you've read and liked, or even tell us about the ones you didn't enjoy and why! Library staff...
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 17 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
So, no one told you life was gonna be this way, nor did they tell you about the hilarious new musical that lovingly lampoons one of TV’s all-time greatest shows in the hit New York and Las Vegas show Friends! The Musical Parody.
Friends! The Musical Parody will be there for you in 2020 as it...
Date: Thursday 17 September
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Landslide is an Auckland based, live 5 piece band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks all over the North Island for the past 7 years.
Covering well-known classics from Fleetwood Mac and also Stevie's solo hits.
Dreams, Sara, Rhiannon, The Chain, Go Your Own...
Date: Friday 18 September
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Landslide - Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show
Run away to Hawke's Bay for a running festival incorporating 42km, 21km, 10km and 3km kids run options.
Take in the best highlights of the region, with flat easy running through local cycle trails, quiet country roads and pass vineyards and orchards - all finishing at the impressive Elephant...
Date: Saturday 19 September
Where: Elephant Hill Estate Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gwavas Homestead and Garden is a place of impressive history and grandeur and one of Central Hawke’s Bay’s iconic Historic Homesteads. Gwavas’ 9 hectare ‘Cornish Woodland Garden’ which is a spectacle for all the senses, with azaleas, rhododendron, camellia and magnolia, beautiful birdlife...
Date: Saturday 19 September to Sunday 25 October
Where: Gwavas Garden Homestead, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
Read more » - Gwavas Homestead, Garden and Puahanui Bush Tour
Monoprinting is the most free, playful and surprising printmaking technique that you can try. It gives immediate results that often surpass your expectations – so why not give it a go!
Angela Lalonde will expertly guide you through the process of creating one-off original prints in her one-day...
Date: Saturday 19 September
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Monoprint Mania - A One Day Fun Weekend Workshop
The Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction celebrates 29 years in 2020 with Hawke’s Bay’s most talented winemakers providing over 40 lots of wine, many of which are being specially blended.
This year’s Wine Auction event will take place on Saturday the 19th of September 2020.
The main event begins...
Date: Saturday 19 September
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this three-hour long workshop, you will learn how to make halloumi, feta, and mozzarella. You will be taught by Chris Van Der Have of Farmhouse Kitchen.
All equipment and ingredients to make cheese are provided, and a beginner's Italian Kit (valued at $42.90) from Mad Millie is included in...
Date: Saturday 19 September to Saturday 3 October
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi Cheese Making Workshop: SOLD OUT
It’s time to celebrate the end of lockdown and the return of White Chapel Jak, who kick-off their “Return of the Jak - Here’s to us Nu Zuland!” live music tour this August to December 2020.
DOORS OPEN: 6.00pm
BAND ON STAGE: 9.00pm to 10.30pm
Known for putting an acoustic, funk-groove...
Date: Saturday 19 September
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - White Chapel Jak - Return of the Jak Tour - Crab Farm Winer
Help support Brain Injury Hawke’s Bay with our annual fundraising event. Enjoy canapes and four delicious courses created and cooked by Head Chef Mark Southon from the award-winning O’Connell Street Bistro along with the amazing duo of Steve Logan and Shaun Clouston from the renowned Logan...
Date: Saturday 19 September
Where: The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Introducing Wellington singer/songwriter Jess Deacon - writer of soulful, smooth melodies and lead singer of Queen Fox.
Joined by her band, let Jess and The Foxes take you on an evocative journey through stories of life, light, love and loss.
Followed by a set of re-imagined groovy covers,...
Date: Saturday 19 September
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hit Your Head Music presents...
Metal Made In Hawkes Bay
A night of homegrown metal and community spirit, bringing together musicians and fans of heavy music alike. Hail
Featuring...
Invoke the Fury
Calvary
Misanthropy (Death Tribute Band)
Doors open 8pm.
Music starts 9pm.
...
Date: Saturday 19 September
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
If you missed last year’s stunningly successful event, then this is your chance to see what all the hype is about! Step back in time and explore beautiful Ongaonga Historical Village while enjoying a wonderful day with old fashioned sweets and home baking, beautiful giftware, fresh produce,...
Date: Sunday 20 September
Where: Ongaonga Museum, Ongaonga, Central Hawke's Bay
Mitre 10 Rugby at McLean Park as the Mighty Magpies take on Counties Manukau. Round up friends, clients or family to cheer the boys in black and white on. There will be tonnes of competitions, giveaways, activation's and fun activities to enjoy...oh there will also be a game of rugby. See you...
Date: Sunday 20 September
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The manner in which a disciplinary meeting is conducted is a key element in determining whether the action taken by the employer was procedurally fair. If a meeting is not conducted fairly or key steps are overlooked or omitted the outcome of the disciplinary process may be invalidated or could...
Date: Monday 21 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Conducting Disciplinary Meetings - Business Central
This fun event is also known as the suffragette walk. Full of facts and history about the suffragettes - stroll thru the park, follow the purple ribbons and be amazed!
The walk starts at the Women's centre and winds around the Hastings memorial park.
Date: Monday 21 September
Where: Heretaunga Women's Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dealing with difficult people and situations.
Transform conflict and difficult situations with co-workers/customers into opportunities by equipping your staff with the skills and techniques required to manage these situations with confidence, professionalism, and pride.
Learn ways to resolve...
Date: Tuesday 22 September
Where: Napier Sailing Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Dealing With Difficult People - Business Training NZ
One of the most important issues in employment for employees is getting the right pay and there is a legal responsibility for employers to pay on time and correctly. This seminar provides participants with knowledge that will facilitate manual checking when an entitlement is questioned by an...
Date: Tuesday 22 September
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Learn how to make the transition from buddy to the boss and lead a successful team.
Managing staff can be a very rewarding, interesting and fun role, it can also be a tough and demanding job. Between managing your own time and projects, helping your team members solve problems and complete...
Date: Wednesday 23 September
Where: Napier Sailing Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Leadership & Management Part 1 - Business Training NZ
Tea with Tales are book groups which operate in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind.
This group is run by the Friends of the Taradale Library. The Friends and volunteers read from some interesting titles that are available from the Royal New Zealand Foundation for...
Date: Wednesday 26 August to Wednesday 23 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Learn how to make the transition from buddy to boss and lead a successful team. As John F. Kennedy once said, “leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”.
Our Leadership & Management courses are designed to help you get the best performance from yourself and your team,...
Date: Thursday 24 September
Where: Napier Sailing Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Leadership & Management Part 2 - Business Training NZ
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in Napier! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
The need to...
Date: Thursday 24 September
Where: Shed 2 Bar and Restaurant, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Women's weekend retreat - Friday to Sunday. Celebrate the change of season with summer on the way and come to beautiful Waimarama Beach, Hawke’s Bay. Spend the weekend at a stylish beach lodge that exudes comfort with an intimate group of women (6- 8) who are keen to meet new people and share...
Date: Friday 25 September to Sunday 27 September
Where: Waimarama Beach, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free fun for the whole family. Learn new crafts, activities, and music with a Bible theme. Included is a light meal. Hosted by St Peter's Anglican Church, Riverslea, Hastings.
All are welcome so bring your friends and neighbours. We look forward to seeing you.
Date: Saturday 29 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: St Martins Hall, Mayfair, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Presented By Etiquette & the Flagship Events Company. Supported by Pak'nSave Hastings.
Secret Location
Early Bird - $175 + booking fee - (SOLD OUT)
Second Release - $185 + booking fee (SOLD OUT)
Final Release - $195 + booking fee (SOLD OUT)
The Enchanted Ball Supporting Te Mata Park sold...
Date: Saturday 26 September
Where: TBC, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get Your Giggle On
Who Is Ready for A Night of Laughter, Music and Amazing Art?
Come and Get Your Giggle On for Good! Our charity Send a Little Smile is turning 1 in September and the celebration will be a big one!
We have some awesome entertainment lined up and every ticket sold will raise...
Date: Saturday 26 September
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Mitre 10 Rugby at McLean Park as the Mighty Magpies take on Canterbury. Round up friends, clients or family to cheer the boys in black and white on. There will be tonnes of competitions, giveaways, activation's and fun activities to enjoy... oh there will also be a game of rugby. See you there!
Date: Saturday 26 September
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hatuma Half Marathon has been a staple in the Central Hawke’s Bay event calendar for over 40 years.
The beautiful 21.1km course takes in the entire circumference of lake Whatumā, starting and finishing at the Waipukurau Racecourse.
Open to walkers and runners with half marathon, 10km...
Date: Sunday 27 September
Where: Waipukurau Racecourse, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
The Ossian Street Market is a fantastic local market that specialises in vintage, collectables and quality secondhand goods.
It runs the last Sunday of every month from 9am - 1pm, weather permitting.
Situated in the carpark opposite FG Smiths Eatery 9b Ossian Street.
Date: Sunday 30 August to Sunday 28 March
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Frivolity Minstrels (Juniors) Inc presents Camelot the Pantomime. This show is a fun filled show full of humour, audience participation and a great variety of your favourite songs. Come along and support these children with a few adults thrown in as they start again after having to be...
Date: Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 4 October
Where: Taradale High School, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 31 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rongonui – Taonga mai ngā tāngata, ngā wāhi, me ngā takahanga (Treasured taonga from people, places and events), shares significant Māori taonga, treasures, relating to famous people, places and events.
Learn about major rangatira, chiefs, Māori-Pākehā relationships, famous battles,...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 1 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This stunning exhibition features a broad range of historic and contemporary taonga from the collection of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi.
Translated as 'always here', Tēnei Tonu shares diverse stories of local Iwi Ngati Kahungunu and their enduring connection to the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On Art & Activism presents art from key moments in Aotearoa, New Zealand's history. Here we see artists speaking out against legacies of capitalism, industrialism, and colonialism, working in the cause of political movements.
These artworks reflect periods in which New Zealand citizens fought...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 24 January
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eve Kireka: Ahokore Ahikaaroa - Keeping the home fires burning
15 August – 1 November | Alcove Gallery
In this installation piece, Kireka has explored the feminine elements of the natural world, creating a narrative using light and mixed media to explore the connections between cosmic...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 31 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Akiko Diegel: lost, lost property
Japanese-born artist Diegel lives and works in Auckland, her work often dealing with the realisation of existence: Things that are consumed, worn, worked, carried, forgotten or collected. This new installation explores the dichotomy of thought when encountering...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 31 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
8 August - 1 November 2020 | Main Gallery | Curated by Sandy Adsett
TIKA TONU brings emerging and established contemporary painters and sculptors from the iwi of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, ki Heretaunga, ki Wairarapa together in an exhibition of artwork derived from, but beyond the tradition. ...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 31 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at the Havelock North Library for a bookchat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take...
Date: Thursday 3 September to Thursday 3 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you a watercolour artist? Join other enthusiasts with the Hastings Artists Group!
Hastings Artists Group Watercolour sessions are held every fortnight on Thursday afternoons at Hastings Library.
For more information about coming along contact Ian Thompson 876 7851 or 021 160 3443.
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 10 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Hastings Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 2pm - 4pm. (They do take a break over the Christmas/New Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Thursday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Exhibition and art sale for local HB women artists,to exhibit and sell their work and as a fundraiser for the Heretaunga Women's Centre.
Opening night is a wonderful fun filled occasion with live music, wine and nibbles.
Come along meet the artists and purchase amazing art works.
No...
Date: Friday 2 October
Where: Heretaunga Women's Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Sweet as Banana Pudding - Art Exhibition Opening Night
Napier Frivolity Minstrels (Juniors) Inc presents Camelot the Pantomime. This show is a fun filled show full of humour, audience participation and a great variety of your favourite songs. Come along and support these children with a few adults thrown in as they start again after having to be...
Date: Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 4 October
Where: Taradale High School, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Queen Celebration are a completely live band of Hawke’s Bay’s finest musicians. Featuring a 5-piece band, 4 guest vocalists and a unique light and visual show, Killer Queens pay homage to one of the biggest selling bands in the world. The night will span the entirety of Queen’s career...
Date: Friday 2 October to Saturday 3 October
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The roaring ’20s were wild and carefree – a time of dramatic social change that also marked the beginning of the modern music era… filled with risk and adventure.
Jazz, aeroplanes, skyscrapers and the invention of the radio were exciting new developments from an extravagant decade and were...
Date: Friday 2 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fun, free, forever, 5km timed run/walks around the beautiful Flaxmere park. Starts every Saturday, every week, every month, every year from outside the playground in Flaxmere Park.
Register for free for your own personal barcode that you can use at any parkrun, anywhere in the world. Print the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 14 November
Where: Flaxmere Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Cole Murray Cape Kidnappers Trail Run is located in beautiful Hawke’s Bay.
The course is set mostly on private land and includes trail by windswept beaches, native forest, waterfalls, river gorges and stunning coastal farmland. The views are simply spectacular!
You can run or walk...
Date: Saturday 3 October
Where: Clifton Bay Cafe, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Havelock North Plunket Toy Library is not for profit and run entirely by motivated volunteers whose aim is to promote and encourage the value of learning through play.
We are a community that welcomes children, their families and caregivers to come and borrow well designed-educational toys,...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Village Green, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Women's centre remains an Art Gallery ( following our Friday the 2nd Oct evening opening night) for five days.
Paintings sold will be marked sold but remain at the centre for the duration of the exhibition.
Wednesday evening ( the final night) will be a wine and cheese evening.
Date: Saturday 3 October to Wednesday 7 October
Where: Heretaunga Women's Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Sweet As Banana Pudding - Art Exhibition and Sale
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Havelock North Library most Saturdays 10am-12noon. (They will be on a break over the Christmas-New Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In this three-hour long workshop, you will learn how to make halloumi, feta, and mozzarella. You will be taught by Chris Van Der Have of Farmhouse Kitchen.
All equipment and ingredients to make cheese are provided, and a beginner's Italian Kit (valued at $42.90) from Mad Millie is included in...
Date: Saturday 19 September to Saturday 3 October
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi Cheese Making Workshop: SOLD OUT
Join hosts Peter and Diane for an afternoon of High Tea and stunning music on the lawn.
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the french jazz band Black Spider Trio, in this Garden concert at the spectacular 160-year-old Oruawharo Homestead and Gardens.
Tickets include an afternoon of music and a...
Date: Saturday 3 October
Where: Oruawharo Homestead, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
What is the Napier Sunday Market?
The biggest Market in Hawkes Bay!
Well over 60 stalls to explore and featuring live music and buskers.Great range of fresh fruit when in season. Well worth a visit!
Sunday morning, it's not too far,
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa
Grab a...
Date: Sunday 16 August to Sunday 17 January
Where: Marine Parade Domain, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join a visiting garden expert for a presentation, discussion and guided tour of the beautiful Oruawharo Homestead Gardens.
Oruawharo is surrounded by 17 hectares, (40 acres) of gardens, parkland, trees and fields, much of it bearing the legacy of original owner Sydney Johnston.
An avid...
Date: Sunday 4 October
Where: Oruawharo Homestead, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
There’s more to being a bird than flying! Tere the tūī and Taitū the takahē are two very different sorts of birds: one loves to flit and twirl about in the sky, while the other prefers to rustle around in the undergrowth. Tu Meke Tūī! is a story of friendship, courage and discovering that...
Date: Sunday 4 October to Monday 5 October
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Tour-Makers Presents Tu Meke Tūī! Live On Stage
Simply Ballroom is held every first Sunday of the month come along and enjoy a mixture of all types of ballroom with DJ's Bertie & Ansie. Two hours of non-stop music - Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba or any requests for other ballroom dances. A good night of social ballroom dancing. All dancers...
Date: Sunday 6 September to Sunday 1 November
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hospitality Night with the Serial Chillers and Friends.
The 1st Sunday night of the month. For all those that work in HOSPO and anyone else that wants to let it all hang out.
$5 Heiny's and Tequila Shots.
Featuring the Groovy Sound of the Serial Chillers and more.
Giddyup!
Date: Sunday 6 September to Sunday 1 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hospitality Night With The Serial Chillers And Friends
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 7 September to Monday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A monthly get together by Napier Live Poets.
Napier Live Poets.
Come along and be a part of our wonderful, vibrant poetry group, where you can share your own work and hear poems by other members of Hawke’s Bay’s community. If you want to just listen, that is fine too. Napier Live Poets is...
Date: Monday 7 September to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Flaxmere Library every Tuesday from 10am - 12pm. (They take a break over the ChristmasNew Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the community. If...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Artists Group Pastel group.
Join the Hastings Artists Group pastel sessions here in the Hastings War Memorial Library. Held every fortnightly on Tuesday mornings.
For more information contact Ian Thompson 876 7851 or 021 160 3443.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 25 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 22 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30am to 11:30am to share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a...
Date: Tuesday 1 September to Tuesday 1 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ready2Rock is a free community active movement class for children 0-6yrs funded by the Ministry if Education and facilitated by Rockmybaby. This is a popular session with our educators and families but is open to everyone!
Our sessions are facilitated by registered a Early Childhood Teacher, who...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 22 December
Where: Peak Fitness & Health, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meets in the Activities Area of the Hastings Library every Tuesday 1pm - 4pm.
Ring Yvonne on 027 629 6659 or on Joan 878 2418 - or just come along!
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hastings Artist Group holds a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month.
Meetings begin at 6pm in the Hastings War Memorial Library Activities Area (upstairs on the mezzanine).
For more information please contact Ian Thompson 06 8767851.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Tuesday 1 September to Tuesday 3 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hastings Artist Group Monthly Meeting: CANCELLED
Konnichiwa!
The wonderful team from Zenkuro are coming all the way up from Queenstown. Master Brewer David Joll will be hosting the Sake pairing.
Piku will be doing some modern sharing plates to match the sakes on offer. We’re going to be trying some amazing food that isn’t on Piku’s...
Date: Tuesday 6 October
Where: Piku Izakaya Japanese, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Currently Postponed - but looking for new members.
To join please call the Havelock North U3A Secretary on +06 878 5920.
The Havelock North U3A host this book discussion group at the Havelock North Library, usually on the first Wednesday of the month.
For more information please call the...
Date: Wednesday 2 September to Saturday 7 November
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 2 September to Wednesday 2 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 14 October
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hastings Knitting and Crochet Group meets every Wednesday in the Hastings War Memorial Library, upstairs in the Activities area. All skill levels are welcome.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 9 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Lie down, Bliss out, Float away...
To the quietness and connectedness of meditation, contemplation, breathwork, voice-activated mindscapes that is Rob's specialty when he plays his singing crystal bowls.
Rob will take you on a journey into your very soul to open your heart and connect you to...
Date: Wednesday 9 September to Wednesday 7 October
Where: The Loft B&B, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Culture is defined by what we do, not by what we say.
A healthy workplace culture values differences and allows people to be themselves. What does your cultural norms say about your workplace?
This course will teach you how to identify negative behaviours and the practical steps needed to...
Date: Thursday 8 October
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Creating An Inclusive Workplace Culture - Business Central
In this workshop you will learn what the components of resilience are and leave the course with achievable actions to help you 'surf the waves' of work and life demands. You can expect to turn some of your challenges into catalysts for improved performance.
Session Topics:
Understanding...
Date: Thursday 8 October
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Building Resilience Through Managing Stress - Business Centr
Mitre 10 Rugby at McLean Park as the Mighty Magpies take on Wellington. Round up friends, clients or family to cheer the boys in black and white on. There will be tonnes of competitions, giveaways, activation's and fun activities to enjoy... oh there will also be a game of rugby. See you there!
Date: Thursday 8 October
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hopetoun Brown light up the night, antique wind instruments shrieking wildly, evoking the spirit of New Orleans funeral processions or futuristic funk jams. Expect electric pianos, vibraphones and a van load of horns playing deep down bass lines and jumping sax licks like you’ve never heard!...
Date: Thursday 8 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Beloved Aotearoa folk-blues musician Darren Watson is releasing his new album Getting Sober For The End Of The World on October 1. And he's hitting the road to bring it to you across the country all October-long!
The album tells a diverse range of stories in song - from the upbeat title track...
Date: Thursday 8 October
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Darren Watson - Getting Sober For The End Of The World Tour
Fresh from releasing his new album "Deadline", Polarisradio is excited to put on a massive neon-infused electronic-rock onslaught for his hometown of Napier, along with special guest An Electric Heart.
PolarisRadio
PolarisRadio is Napier artist and producer, Dean Moroney. He produces a blend of...
Date: Friday 9 October
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What: An Indoor Rowing Competition that is an open event for all ages, abilities, skill levels.
Distances: 500m & 1000m Individual races, 2000m & 4000m Team relays.
General Information
The 2020 Indoor Rowing competition will be held at the EIT Institute of Sport and Health at 42 Percival Road,...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Mitre 10 Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Havelock North Village Street Carnival is back and it's better than ever!
Once again for one action-packed day, we’re closing our roads and taking Havelock North out onto the street for our biggest day of the year! It’s going to be huge. It’s going to fun. And it’s a celebration you’d...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Havelock North Village, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A great family day out, with market stalls, live music, entertainment and games - and the highly anticipated annual Duck Race - The only duck race in Hawke’s Bay!
Waipawa comes alive with market stalls and entertainment under the Spring cherry blossom. Bring the whole family for some fun,...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Nelly Jull Park, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
In this three-hour long workshop, you will learn how to make halloumi, feta, and mozzarella. You will be taught by Chris Van Der Have of Farmhouse Kitchen.
All equipment and ingredients to make cheese are provided, and a beginner's Italian Kit (valued at $42.90) from Mad Millie is included in...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Mozzarella, Feta and Haloumi Cheese Making Workshop
Always the highlight of the Cabana Calendar.
Last year we sold out so get your tickets NOW ...
Groove Foundation:
Groove Foundation is a 4 piece covers band based in Hawke's Bay. We are available for pub gigs and private functions big or small anywhere in NZ! (click for more info)We play a...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We are back again in 2020 and this year sponsored by Power Farming Hawkes Bay.
Courses and Distances
There are 4 distances available. These are approximate only but have been tested to the nearest km.
Colour Run – approx. 1km for walkers and runners
Short Course – 5 km for walkers and...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: Kahotea Farm, Pukehou, Central Hawke's Bay
Read more » - Pukehou Trail and Colour Run Brought to you by Power Farming
In the beginning, it is a learning. You’ll converse with Chris as he works with flour in all its guises. In the end, it will be a doing. Teaming up with a ‘someone’ else, you will make the pasta. Using flour as the core ingredient, Chris will make sweet and savoury dishes along with the...
Date: Sunday 11 October
Where: Wallingford Homestead, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Read more » - Wallingford Cooking Master Class - Flour & Stone
Local musicians, soloists and groups present a variety programme, incorporating youth and those reaching out to further experiences - from vocalists, youth orchestras, Symphonic Band, "Fours Company" and Deco Brass. Each programmed is different and what is on may be found on the website...
Date: Sunday 13 September to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
If the bar for quartet excellence was already set stratospherically high, the UK’s Doric String Quartet has surely launched it into orbit. Founded in 1998, the Quartet has firmly established itself as the leading British string quartet of its generation, receiving enthusiastic responses from...
Date: Monday 12 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's a delight that we are able to re-open our talks in July. Please note these talks will be held at the new time of 10.30am until further notice.
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2020.
The talk starts promptly at...
Date: Tuesday 8 September to Tuesday 10 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New to Business or have a great Business idea?
If you have a great business idea or start-up and an entrepreneurial mind-set, we want to help you develop it further.
The Co.Starters programme helps entrepreneurs and business start-ups by equipping them with the best tools and resources...
Date: Tuesday 13 October to Tuesday 8 December
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 9 September to Wednesday 9 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This Havelock North Library book club for adults will give you the opportunity to share with others about the books you have been reading. We do not read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books you've read and liked, or even tell us about the ones you didn't enjoy and why! Library staff...
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 17 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Mitre 10 Rugby at McLean Park as the Mighty Magpies take on Northland. Round up friends, clients or family to cheer the boys in black and white on. There will be tonnes of competitions, giveaways, activation's and fun activities to enjoy... oh there will also be a game of rugby. See you there!
Date: Friday 16 October
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Howard Morrison Quartet Take Two, featuring Howard Morrison Jnr, Russell Harrison, Chris Powley and Andre King, take to the road in October with a two hour show to celebrate and recreate the magic of the NZ entertainment phenomenon that was the original Howard Morrison Quartet.
The Howard...
Date: Friday 16 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Four of Central Hawke’s Bay’s beautiful historic homesteads are opening their doors for another year, for our highly anticipated Spring Fling Homestead Trail weekend.
This is a unique opportunity to experience the grandeur, gardens and history of four of our exceptional historic homesteads...
Date: Saturday 17 October to Sunday 18 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Homesteads, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
For the second consecutive year the Omakere School & Community Association bring you 2020 Coastal Hill Country walk with new stunning private farmland and spectacular Central Hawkes Bay coastline.
This time starting from Pourerere Beach, the Coastal Walk is a fantastic way to experience the...
Date: Saturday 17 October
Where: Pourerere Beach, Pourerere, Central Hawke's Bay
Reiki course for learning a natural hands-on healing. Reiki is a simple and natural energy healing that all human can have. Reiki is Japanese translated to English as "Universal Life-force Energy".
The encounter with Reiki is an opportunity to reunite with your dormant ability. This is a journey...
Date: Sunday 16 August to Sunday 18 October
Where: Rudolf Steiner Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dreamy pop -up weddings in Hawkes Bay are 90 minutes of affordable memories, after which you can continue to celebrate wherever and however you desire. The wedding ceremony is taken care of with a venue, celebrant, venue styling, florals, wedding cake, photographer, music, celebratory champagne and...
Date: Saturday 17 October to Saturday 16 January
Where: Terrace View, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Dreamy Little Weddings, Pop-Up Weddings in Hawkes Bay
For one day and one day only! A fun, friendly spring market, full of quality products and fresh produce. Celebrate life in Central Hawke’s Bay amongst the bluebells and enjoy the very first Central Hawke’s Bay Market day at Taniwha. Browse a wide range of stalls and support Hawke’s Bay...
Date: Saturday 17 October
Where: Taniwha Daffodils, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
The Mum’s, Bub’s, & Dad’s Wellness Expo we want to be a community event where parents, parents to be or individuals planning to have a family can go and get information and advice to help them to make the right decisions for their family. As well as information and advice on their own...
Date: Sunday 18 October
Where: Napier Conference Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hawkes Bay's Annual Mum's, Bub's & Dad's Wellness Expo
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided.
We may take...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update: With the ongoing uncertainty due to the COVID-19 situation, we regret that all scheduled New Zealand Symphony Orchestra concerts and associated events until 31 July, 2020 have been cancelled.
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Principal Partner Ryman Healthcare.
Edo de Waart Conductor.
Beethoven orch. Weingartner...
Date: Tuesday 20 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Taradale Library.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities designed for...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Illuminate kids’ hearts and minds with this magical giant scale glow-in-the-dark puppet show! Go under the sea with a courageous Kina on her journey of discovery across the Pacific Ocean to Aotearoa. It’s a delightful story of our kai moana and the whakatauki ‘He waka eke noa. We are all in...
Date: Wednesday 21 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Book Chat on the third Wednesday of every month.
There is no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books you've read and hear what others have been reading. You'll get a preview of some of the latest and/or recommended books from...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you or would you like to be a writer? Be inspired to get started or continue your writing journey by joining our creative writing group. We meet monthly in the Hastings War Memorial Library. Come along and join like minded people for company in your creative journey. All welcome.
Contact:...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“He’s good” - TV3
“Very good” - TVNZ
“He nails it” - Prime TV
Two hit comedy shows, one hilarious night!
DJ Trump:
See public Trump at a rally AND private Trump in therapy! The Don's had a hard life – he’s never fitted in, his dad hated him, and he’s in a minority...
Date: Thursday 22 October
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
SHAPESHIFTER’s Music Is Crafted By a Living, Breathing Band of Musicians, With All the Form-changing sonic possibilities live instrumentation offers. The five-strong lineup of P.Digsss (vocals), Sam Trevethick(guitar/synths/sampler), Dan McGruer (synths/sampler), Nick Robinson(bass/synths/MPC)...
Date: Friday 23 October to Saturday 24 October
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Welcome to Outer Space! Use fun art techniques to create galaxies and planets and draw weird and wonderful creatures to inhabit them! Two separate workshop spaces for ages 5 - 7 yrs and 8 - 11yrs. All materials provided. Presented by the experienced tutors from The Pencil Room.
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Campbell Burns creates interactive sound works that puts you, the viewer in the performer's seat. Campbell’s works have been installed in galleries around the country. Come and check out what crazy interactive music / sound work he has in store for you in the historic Homestead Building at...
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Surface Sounds - an installation by Campbell Burns
This year sees the return of the Hawke’s Bay Art Trail, a revitalised weekend of art indulgence, offering a rare glimpse into the studio spaces of the region’s creatives, artists and designers that are listed in the Hawke’s Bay Art Guide. Tour the region, stop off and visit the artists and...
Date: Saturday 24 October to Sunday 25 October
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Matt Arbuckle: Recto-Verso | Holt Gallery
Arbuckle’s practice is a process-driven exploration of place, bridging the notions of landscape with the languages of abstraction. He manipulates the fundamentals of scale, format, composition, material, colour and mark-making to produce sculptural...
Date: Saturday 24 October to Saturday 23 January
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'Superhero Circus' from Rollicking Entertainment! A show for the whole family! 10am and 4pm. Dress as your favourite superhero and come and join the fun - there will be juggling, ladder walking, escapology, magic, gross stunts and silliness. Part of the Billy Lids Creative Festival for Kids.
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join our Hastings City Art Gallery guides for a fascinating tour of the much loved public art of Hastings.
Meet at the gallery entrance in Civic Square, next to the Hastings Library. A minimum of five attendees are required for the tour to proceed.
No booking required (approx 90 mins). For...
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Mary Kippenberger and Peter Charlton-Jones for an hour of fun-filled fantasy storytelling! Interactive storytelling with music, costumes, reworked fairytales, laughter and lots and lots of volunteers...the stars of the show! Grab a seat or cushion in the theatre and join in the hilarity -...
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An animal themed art workshop for animal lovers. Try out fun drawing ideas and design your own animal artwork using ink and watercolour. Separate workshops for ages 5-7 yrs and ages 8 - 11 yrs. Presented by the talented tutors from The Pencil Room.
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Run, walk, cycle or mountain bike the Tukituki Trails, enjoying this beautiful trail on the banks of the Tukituki River in the heart of Central Hawke’s Bay.
Enjoy a leisurely walk or ride along the limestone or have a go at the Tukituki and Gum Tree Farm mountain bike tracks. Take the kids...
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: The Tuki Tuki Trail, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Are you super strong, super fast or super kind? Learn how to stand with confidence, show the world how awesome you are and perform some really cool tricks. An introduction to character, body language and balance. We use our imaginations and our bodies to explore how different types of people walk...
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dive down to the depths of the ocean and take a look around in this ocean themed workshop. Use drawing and watercolour to create wishy, washy underwater worlds. Separate workshops for ages 5-7 yrs and ages 8 - 11 yrs. Presented by the talented tutors from The Pencil Room.
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Mitre 10 Rugby at McLean Park as the Mighty Magpies take on Manawatu. Round up friends, clients or family to cheer the boys in black and white on. There will be tonnes of competitions, giveaways, activation's and fun activities to enjoy... oh there will also be a game of rugby. See you there!
Date: Saturday 24 October
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ossian Street Market is a fantastic local market that specialises in vintage, collectables and quality secondhand goods.
It runs the last Sunday of every month from 9am - 1pm, weather permitting.
Situated in the carpark opposite FG Smiths Eatery 9b Ossian Street.
Date: Sunday 30 August to Sunday 28 March
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gwavas Homestead and Garden is a place of impressive history and grandeur and one of Central Hawke’s Bay’s iconic Historic Homesteads. Gwavas’ 9 hectare ‘Cornish Woodland Garden’ which is a spectacle for all the senses, with azaleas, rhododendron, camellia and magnolia, beautiful birdlife...
Date: Saturday 19 September to Sunday 25 October
Where: Gwavas Garden Homestead, Tikokino, Central Hawke's Bay
Read more » - Gwavas Homestead, Garden and Puahanui Bush Tour
The first event of it's kind!
Moana Park Estate is excited to welcome you to the first official Sounds at the Cellar. We have invited one of New Zealand’s most predominant and iconic musicians, Hollie Smith, to perform for you as you enjoy our delicious new wines.
Hollie Smith is one of...
Date: Sunday 25 October
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tea with Tales are book groups which operate in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind.
This group is run by the Friends of the Taradale Library. The Friends and volunteers read from some interesting titles that are available from the Royal New Zealand Foundation for...
Date: Wednesday 26 August to Wednesday 23 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dust off those musical theatre cobwebs and return to your seats to indulge in the magic of the very best songs from stage and screen. Showcasing an all-star cast of New Zealand voices from the international stage, this glittering concert of musical theatre showstoppers is not one to miss. The Shows...
Date: Wednesday 28 October
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Women's Weekend Retreat. Enjoy two nights nestled in the glorious vines of Esk Valley, just north of Napier City. Share a luxurious lodge with other 8 to 10 women who are keen to take a break from their everyday, who are looking to connect with new people and enjoy new...
Date: Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November
Where: Esk Valley, Napier, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Award winning New Zealand singer-songwriter, Reb Fountain, announces an extensive 10-date tour in celebration of her upcoming self-titled album, her debut for Flying Nun Records. Pulling out all the stops for this collection of noir punk-folk songs, Reb is taking her band the length and breadth of...
Date: Friday 30 October
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
To encourage our mates to have regular health checks and to make them aware of the support agencies available for men dealing with mental health issues.
The sports to be played in the initial year are Rugby League 9’s, Rugby 7's and Touch Rugby. Through our competitive nature we are using...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Mitre 10 Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free fun for the whole family. Learn new crafts, activities, and music with a Bible theme. Included is a light meal. Hosted by St Peter's Anglican Church, Riverslea, Hastings.
All are welcome so bring your friends and neighbours. We look forward to seeing you.
Date: Saturday 29 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: St Martins Hall, Mayfair, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LIKE A STORM - GLOBAL ANNOUNCEMENT
We are really sorry to announce that due to the worsening of the Covid-19 pandemic, all of our upcoming NZ/UK/EU dates will be rescheduled for later on this year.
All tickets & VIPs will be honoured for the new tour dates. Once the new tour dates are...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What is the Napier Sunday Market?
The biggest Market in Hawkes Bay!
Well over 60 stalls to explore and featuring live music and buskers.Great range of fresh fruit when in season. Well worth a visit!
Sunday morning, it's not too far,
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa
Grab a...
Date: Sunday 16 August to Sunday 17 January
Where: Marine Parade Domain, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Women's Weekend Retreat. Enjoy two nights nestled in the glorious vines of Esk Valley, just north of Napier City. Share a luxurious lodge with other 8 to 10 women who are keen to take a break from their everyday, who are looking to connect with new people and enjoy new...
Date: Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November
Where: Esk Valley, Napier, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rongonui – Taonga mai ngā tāngata, ngā wāhi, me ngā takahanga (Treasured taonga from people, places and events), shares significant Māori taonga, treasures, relating to famous people, places and events.
Learn about major rangatira, chiefs, Māori-Pākehā relationships, famous battles,...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 1 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This stunning exhibition features a broad range of historic and contemporary taonga from the collection of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi.
Translated as 'always here', Tēnei Tonu shares diverse stories of local Iwi Ngati Kahungunu and their enduring connection to the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On Art & Activism presents art from key moments in Aotearoa, New Zealand's history. Here we see artists speaking out against legacies of capitalism, industrialism, and colonialism, working in the cause of political movements.
These artworks reflect periods in which New Zealand citizens fought...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 24 January
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Simply Ballroom is held every first Sunday of the month come along and enjoy a mixture of all types of ballroom with DJ's Bertie & Ansie. Two hours of non-stop music - Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba or any requests for other ballroom dances. A good night of social ballroom dancing. All dancers...
Date: Sunday 6 September to Sunday 1 November
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hospitality Night with the Serial Chillers and Friends.
The 1st Sunday night of the month. For all those that work in HOSPO and anyone else that wants to let it all hang out.
$5 Heiny's and Tequila Shots.
Featuring the Groovy Sound of the Serial Chillers and more.
Giddyup!
Date: Sunday 6 September to Sunday 1 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hospitality Night With The Serial Chillers And Friends
PaR nz Golfing Holidays is pleased to reconfirm our partnership with the award-winning Trinity Hill Wines and World #22 Cape Kidnappers in an awesome line-up of courses for the 5th annual Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay 4-Course Golf & Wine Classic to be held from
Tournament packages include 4 rounds of...
Date: Monday 2 November to Friday 6 November
Where: Cape Kidnappers, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay 4-Course Golf & Wine Classic
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 7 September to Monday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A monthly get together by Napier Live Poets.
Napier Live Poets.
Come along and be a part of our wonderful, vibrant poetry group, where you can share your own work and hear poems by other members of Hawke’s Bay’s community. If you want to just listen, that is fine too. Napier Live Poets is...
Date: Monday 7 September to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Everyone who wants to be officially recognised as a H&S representative in their workplace needs to complete this course. NZ Health and Safety law requires training and recognises the role, the duties and responsibilities of workplace health and safety representatives. This course introduces you to...
Date: Tuesday 3 November to Wednesday 4 November
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Stage 1 Health & Safety Reps - Business Central
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Flaxmere Library every Tuesday from 10am - 12pm. (They take a break over the ChristmasNew Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the community. If...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Artists Group Pastel group.
Join the Hastings Artists Group pastel sessions here in the Hastings War Memorial Library. Held every fortnightly on Tuesday mornings.
For more information contact Ian Thompson 876 7851 or 021 160 3443.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 25 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Matt Arbuckle: Recto-Verso | Holt Gallery
Arbuckle’s practice is a process-driven exploration of place, bridging the notions of landscape with the languages of abstraction. He manipulates the fundamentals of scale, format, composition, material, colour and mark-making to produce sculptural...
Date: Saturday 24 October to Saturday 23 January
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 22 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30am to 11:30am to share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a...
Date: Tuesday 1 September to Tuesday 1 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ready2Rock is a free community active movement class for children 0-6yrs funded by the Ministry if Education and facilitated by Rockmybaby. This is a popular session with our educators and families but is open to everyone!
Our sessions are facilitated by registered a Early Childhood Teacher, who...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 22 December
Where: Peak Fitness & Health, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meets in the Activities Area of the Hastings Library every Tuesday 1pm - 4pm.
Ring Yvonne on 027 629 6659 or on Joan 878 2418 - or just come along!
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Hastings Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 2pm - 4pm. (They do take a break over the Christmas/New Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Thursday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New to Business or have a great Business idea?
If you have a great business idea or start-up and an entrepreneurial mind-set, we want to help you develop it further.
The Co.Starters programme helps entrepreneurs and business start-ups by equipping them with the best tools and resources...
Date: Tuesday 13 October to Tuesday 8 December
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hastings Artist Group holds a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month.
Meetings begin at 6pm in the Hastings War Memorial Library Activities Area (upstairs on the mezzanine).
For more information please contact Ian Thompson 06 8767851.
We may take photographs or video recordings...
Date: Tuesday 1 September to Tuesday 3 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Hastings Artist Group Monthly Meeting: CANCELLED
Currently Postponed - but looking for new members.
To join please call the Havelock North U3A Secretary on +06 878 5920.
The Havelock North U3A host this book discussion group at the Havelock North Library, usually on the first Wednesday of the month.
For more information please call the...
Date: Wednesday 2 September to Saturday 7 November
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 2 September to Wednesday 2 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hastings Knitting and Crochet Group meets every Wednesday in the Hastings War Memorial Library, upstairs in the Activities area. All skill levels are welcome.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 9 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As a legal entity, even your small to medium sized company is known under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 as a PCBU. All PCBU's have a primary duty of care to everyone affected by work carried out in your workplace. Owners of small business are required by law to exercise due diligence to...
Date: Thursday 5 November
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Health and Safety Essentials for Business - Business Central
Join us at the Havelock North Library for a bookchat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take...
Date: Thursday 3 September to Thursday 3 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
One of the most successful musicals in history, Godspell is a contemporary version of parts of the Gospel according to St. Matthew, retold in music, mime, and comedy. It has been performed almost constantly around the world since the 1970s! Godspell is based on Biblical parables, and the last seven...
Date: Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fun, free, forever, 5km timed run/walks around the beautiful Flaxmere park. Starts every Saturday, every week, every month, every year from outside the playground in Flaxmere Park.
Register for free for your own personal barcode that you can use at any parkrun, anywhere in the world. Print the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 14 November
Where: Flaxmere Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Havelock North Plunket Toy Library is not for profit and run entirely by motivated volunteers whose aim is to promote and encourage the value of learning through play.
We are a community that welcomes children, their families and caregivers to come and borrow well designed-educational toys,...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Village Green, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Havelock North Library most Saturdays 10am-12noon. (They will be on a break over the Christmas-New Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Local musicians, soloists and groups present a variety programme, incorporating youth and those reaching out to further experiences - from vocalists, youth orchestras, Symphonic Band, "Fours Company" and Deco Brass. Each programmed is different and what is on may be found on the website...
Date: Sunday 13 September to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Congratulations on stepping up to the role of Team Leader. It can be difficult moving from managing your own workload to organising and planning the work of others.
This one-day programme will equip you with the tools to be able to lead, plan, delegate and manage the workload of your new team...
Date: Tuesday 10 November
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's a delight that we are able to re-open our talks in July. Please note these talks will be held at the new time of 10.30am until further notice.
The Landmarks Local History Talk takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from February to November 2020.
The talk starts promptly at...
Date: Tuesday 8 September to Tuesday 10 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update 28/07 - This tour has now SOLD OUT. Please contact our customer services team on 06) 835 7781 if you would like to go on a waitlist.
Join us for a 'behind the scenes' tour in Ahuriri. Enjoy depictions of the four seasons through paintings by a range of artists from the Fine Arts...
Date: Tuesday 10 November
Where: Offsite Storage Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join artists, organisers, sponsors and art buyers for the elegant outdoor opening of the seventh biennial Wildflower Sculpture Exhibition.
This is a fundraising event for Cranford Hospice and a fabulous opportunity to have the first option at purchasing the stunning range of sculpture on sale in...
Date: Tuesday 10 November
Where: Round Pond Garden, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Effective communication is the primary tool in your leading and managing toolbox. Does your message get lost in the translation or do people regularly misunderstand you?
Communicating clearly can save you time and improve your relationships.
This programme will provide you with the knowledge...
Date: Wednesday 11 November
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 9 September to Wednesday 9 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a 'behind the scenes' tour in Ahuriri. Enjoy depictions of the four seasons through paintings by a range of artists from the Fine Arts collection.
Free public programme (koha appreciated) at our offsite storage facility in Ahuriri. Spaces are limited so please register online through...
Date: Wednesday 11 November
Where: Offsite Storage Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Four Seasons Fine Art - Collection Tour (Tour#2)
Join us for the seventh biennial Wildflower Sculpture Exhibition – a highlight of spring in Hawke’s Bay.
Explore the expanse of wildflowers and Round Pond Garden’s Mediterranean landscape design at 125 Rosser Road, Hastings, and enjoy:
- A unique exhibition of sculpture by around 80...
Date: Wednesday 11 November to Sunday 15 November
Where: Round Pond Garden, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This one-day sales training program will help sales staff uncover their customer’s needs. It will also explore ways to overcome objections, while keeping a professional sales/customer relationship. This course will guide participants towards uncovering the right skill set and mindset, a...
Date: Thursday 12 November
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Professional Selling Skills - Business Central
Thursday 20 August, 12.15pm (allow 30 mins).
Join our curator Clayton Gibson, for a tour of the current exhibitions in the gallery during your lunchtime. To be part of the discussion, meet at the gallery information desk. Free, no booking required.
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 3 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you a watercolour artist? Join other enthusiasts with the Hastings Artists Group!
Hastings Artists Group Watercolour sessions are held every fortnight on Thursday afternoons at Hastings Library.
For more information about coming along contact Ian Thompson 876 7851 or 021 160 3443.
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 10 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get tomorrow's ideas today! With over 120 exhibitors, 'Ask an Expert' sessions, latest trends, innovations and exclusive show specials it’s the place to be for solutions for sustainable homes, gardens and better living. There's fun for the whole family with the Resene Paint-a-Bird House. Plus...
Date: Friday 13 November to Sunday 15 November
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rescheduled to 13 & 14 November! We can't wait to get back to The Bay!
Doors open: 7.30pm
Band on stage: 8.30pm to 11.00pm
It’s time to celebrate the end of lockdown and the return of White Chapel Jak, who kick-off their “Return of the Jak - Here’s to us Nu Zuland!” live music tour...
Date: Friday 13 November to Saturday 14 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A 2 day car event not to be missed. Whether you're a car enthusiast that wants parts for that project, a car owner that wants to show off their wonderful beast or a member of the public that would just love to see these vehicles then this is for you.
A part from the swap meet our venue is a...
Date: Saturday 14 November to Sunday 15 November
Where: The Duke, Porangahau, Central Hawke's Bay
The Mission Concert’s favourite artist, Sir Rod Stewart, returns this November as part of his The Hits! world tour - a 50-year celebration of his stellar career, a career highlighted by extraordinary performances at The Mission in 2005 and 2012.
The Mission Concerts will be Rod’s only North...
Date: Saturday 14 November to Sunday 15 November
Where: Mission Estate Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Understand your responsibilities from recruitment through to termination.
Managing staff is a fundamental requirement for every manager. Doing so requires skill, expertise and experience, all applied within a framework of processes and procedures that are fair, transparent and legally...
Date: Tuesday 17 November
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Developing and Effective HR Framework - Business Central
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided.
We may take...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This course will cover key requirements of core legislation that govern the employment relationship. Anyone who employs staff needs to have a sound understanding of the rights and responsibilities involved in the employment relations area.
Session Topics:
Employment Relations Act 2000
What is...
Date: Wednesday 18 November
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Taradale Library.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities designed for...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Book Chat on the third Wednesday of every month.
There is no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books you've read and hear what others have been reading. You'll get a preview of some of the latest and/or recommended books from...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you or would you like to be a writer? Be inspired to get started or continue your writing journey by joining our creative writing group. We meet monthly in the Hastings War Memorial Library. Come along and join like minded people for company in your creative journey. All welcome.
Contact:...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This Havelock North Library book club for adults will give you the opportunity to share with others about the books you have been reading. We do not read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books you've read and liked, or even tell us about the ones you didn't enjoy and why! Library staff...
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 17 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you Hawke’s Bays Top Team?
The iconic 80’s travelling game show saw teams representing New Zealand towns pitted against each other, in a series of colourful challenges. Top Town was light-hearted entertainment gold — but the battle for civic bragging rights was serious stuff. We are...
Date: Saturday 21 November
Where: Mitre 10 Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Main Gallery
EAST 2020 is the flagship biennial exhibition for Hawke's Bay. With an open call to artists and selection for inclusion, the exhibition has given the opportunity for new stars to emerge and present their work alongside more established and recognised local artists. EAST has provided...
Date: Saturday 21 November to Thursday 28 January
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Tahaenui Christmas Fete will be an unrivalled fixture on the annual shopping calendar.
Stallholders from around the North Island set up in the extensive homestead gardens, offering a superb array of artisan wares, food and beverages.
Visitors typically come from throughout the region to...
Date: Sunday 22 November
Where: Tahaenui Station, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update: Th' Dudes - Th' Bliss Tour new dates announced.
Details on the new show dates will be released in the coming weeks, but in the meantime ticket holders should hold on to their tickets as they will remain valid for the new shows.
Kiwi icons Th’ Dudes announce they’ll reunite for...
Date: Monday 23 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's time to secure your seats to the ABBA show that everyone loves and adores! Direct from Australia, the world’s premier live ABBA tribute is back by popular demand after a sell-out mega NZ concert tour in 2018!
Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA...
Date: Tuesday 24 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In many respects it is difficult to manage because the law was not planned with the diversity of workplaces and flexible workplace practices in mind.
Session Topics:
The Holidays Act and its administration.
The role of Ministry of Business Innovation Employment and penalties
Annual holiday...
Date: Wednesday 25 November
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We have all been in roles where our desired outcomes have been hijacked by the disruptive team member. This course will equip you with the skills, processes, strategies and confidence to handle difficult team members and employees. It will enable you to get back to business with reduced stress and...
Date: Wednesday 25 November
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Addressing Leadership Changes - Business Central
Tea with Tales are book groups which operate in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind.
This group is run by the Friends of the Taradale Library. The Friends and volunteers read from some interesting titles that are available from the Royal New Zealand Foundation for...
Date: Wednesday 26 August to Wednesday 23 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This 1 day programme is ideal for people who are new to leading and managing people or outcomes.
Being selected to lead through others is a privilege and recognises your solid contribution and ability to deliver outcomes and meet expectations.
This programme is designed to introduce you to...
Date: Thursday 26 November
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Introduction to Leading & Managing Others - Business Central
Postponed to November the 26th
TWO FIRES Australia's Ultimate Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel Show has been Touring nationally and selling out venues across Australia.
Fronted by Joe Differ TWO FIRES bring their high energy Show to all types of audiences in which consistently deliver an...
Date: Thursday 26 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - TWO FIRES Australia's Ultimate Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel: CANCELLED
Garage Project, Radio Hauraki, Banished Music & Under The Radar presents
The Phoenix Foundation - Friend Ship Tour of Aotearoa
On the band's first nationwide tour in 5 years, they will perform 8 dates across Aotearoa this November. Celebrating the expansive new album Friend Ship ; a...
Date: Friday 27 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - The Phoenix Foundation - Friend Ship Tour of Aotearoa
Free fun for the whole family. Learn new crafts, activities, and music with a Bible theme. Included is a light meal. Hosted by St Peter's Anglican Church, Riverslea, Hastings.
All are welcome so bring your friends and neighbours. We look forward to seeing you.
Date: Saturday 29 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: St Martins Hall, Mayfair, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In an enchanted kingdom, a princess was born. Blessed by fairies, Aurora grew into a beautiful young woman, protected by everyone who loved her from the evil beyond the castle walls. On her 16th birthday, Aurora’s world was shattered by the malevolent Carabosse, but, saved from certain death by...
Date: Saturday 28 November to Sunday 29 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
First ever BURST Rave event at the iconic Music venue The Cabana in the Art Deco City of Napier in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay.
With Internationally renowned kiwi DJ Eamonn Fevah and special guest Craig Shaw - Dirty Ca$h.
These outstanding DJs have never before performed in the Hawke’s...
Date: Saturday 28 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ossian Street Market is a fantastic local market that specialises in vintage, collectables and quality secondhand goods.
It runs the last Sunday of every month from 9am - 1pm, weather permitting.
Situated in the carpark opposite FG Smiths Eatery 9b Ossian Street.
Date: Sunday 30 August to Sunday 28 March
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This stunning exhibition features a broad range of historic and contemporary taonga from the collection of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi.
Translated as 'always here', Tēnei Tonu shares diverse stories of local Iwi Ngati Kahungunu and their enduring connection to the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On Art & Activism presents art from key moments in Aotearoa, New Zealand's history. Here we see artists speaking out against legacies of capitalism, industrialism, and colonialism, working in the cause of political movements.
These artworks reflect periods in which New Zealand citizens fought...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 24 January
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Flaxmere Library every Tuesday from 10am - 12pm. (They take a break over the ChristmasNew Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the community. If...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hastings Artists Group Pastel group.
Join the Hastings Artists Group pastel sessions here in the Hastings War Memorial Library. Held every fortnightly on Tuesday mornings.
For more information contact Ian Thompson 876 7851 or 021 160 3443.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 25 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Matt Arbuckle: Recto-Verso | Holt Gallery
Arbuckle’s practice is a process-driven exploration of place, bridging the notions of landscape with the languages of abstraction. He manipulates the fundamentals of scale, format, composition, material, colour and mark-making to produce sculptural...
Date: Saturday 24 October to Saturday 23 January
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Main Gallery
EAST 2020 is the flagship biennial exhibition for Hawke's Bay. With an open call to artists and selection for inclusion, the exhibition has given the opportunity for new stars to emerge and present their work alongside more established and recognised local artists. EAST has provided...
Date: Saturday 21 November to Thursday 28 January
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 22 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30am to 11:30am to share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a...
Date: Tuesday 1 September to Tuesday 1 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ready2Rock is a free community active movement class for children 0-6yrs funded by the Ministry if Education and facilitated by Rockmybaby. This is a popular session with our educators and families but is open to everyone!
Our sessions are facilitated by registered a Early Childhood Teacher, who...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 22 December
Where: Peak Fitness & Health, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meets in the Activities Area of the Hastings Library every Tuesday 1pm - 4pm.
Ring Yvonne on 027 629 6659 or on Joan 878 2418 - or just come along!
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Hastings Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 2pm - 4pm. (They do take a break over the Christmas/New Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Thursday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New to Business or have a great Business idea?
If you have a great business idea or start-up and an entrepreneurial mind-set, we want to help you develop it further.
The Co.Starters programme helps entrepreneurs and business start-ups by equipping them with the best tools and resources...
Date: Tuesday 13 October to Tuesday 8 December
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 2 September to Wednesday 2 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Hastings Knitting and Crochet Group meets every Wednesday in the Hastings War Memorial Library, upstairs in the Activities area. All skill levels are welcome.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 9 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at the Havelock North Library for a bookchat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take...
Date: Thursday 3 September to Thursday 3 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Thursday 20 August, 12.15pm (allow 30 mins).
Join our curator Clayton Gibson, for a tour of the current exhibitions in the gallery during your lunchtime. To be part of the discussion, meet at the gallery information desk. Free, no booking required.
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 3 December
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wonder Markets 2020
Save the date!
Wonder is a brand new Christmas market concept for Hawke’s Bay.
Featuring a hand picked line up of quality stallholders coming together to create a very special festive experience.
Wonder is looking to attract a targeted market of conscious consumers...
Date: Friday 4 December to Saturday 5 December
Where: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
New Zealand's Biggest Little Festival!
31 Bands!
3 Days in Sunny Hawkes Bay!
Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad. The 3 day festival is a true grassroots experience, held on a rural property in Takapau,...
Date: Friday 4 December to Sunday 6 December
Where: Sanctuary Sounds, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
The Jandalless Sistas present a night of divas & delights - starring: Amanduh La Whore, Kola Gin, Spankie Jackzon & Felicity Frockaccino.
Some of New Zealand's TOP drag acts and all international performers, fused with a stunning production show experience - these "ladies" will tease you with a...
Date: Friday 4 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - The Jandalless Sistas Present A Night of Divas & Delights
Havelock North Plunket Toy Library is not for profit and run entirely by motivated volunteers whose aim is to promote and encourage the value of learning through play.
We are a community that welcomes children, their families and caregivers to come and borrow well designed-educational toys,...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Village Green, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Justice of the Peace is available in the Havelock North Library most Saturdays 10am-12noon. (They will be on a break over the Christmas-New Year weeks).
Having a JP helping you is entirely free of charge. Justices are statutory appointees who receive no payment for their services to the...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Show
Talk about sticking your neck out.
The moment you decide as a band to pay tribute to any artist you are opening yourself up to instant comparisons and worse ridicule. One thing for sure no matter who the artist you had better be able to carry it off or be...
Date: Saturday 5 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Australasia's Premier Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Show
What is the Napier Sunday Market?
The biggest Market in Hawkes Bay!
Well over 60 stalls to explore and featuring live music and buskers.Great range of fresh fruit when in season. Well worth a visit!
Sunday morning, it's not too far,
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa
Grab a...
Date: Sunday 16 August to Sunday 17 January
Where: Marine Parade Domain, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Do you know how to carry out a procedurally fair disciplinary process?
Your answer could mean the difference between a positive outcome for your business or costly court proceedings.
Regardless of how clear cut a disciplinary matter appears to be, the law not only requires justification for...
Date: Monday 7 December
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Tea with Tales meets on the first Monday of each month in the Sir James Wattie Room at the Hastings War...
Date: Monday 7 September to Monday 7 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A monthly get together by Napier Live Poets.
Napier Live Poets.
Come along and be a part of our wonderful, vibrant poetry group, where you can share your own work and hear poems by other members of Hawke’s Bay’s community. If you want to just listen, that is fine too. Napier Live Poets is...
Date: Monday 7 September to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In an age of competing demands and urgent deadlines, it can feel like you never have enough time.
This one-day workshop will help you identify the common behaviours that prevent you from managing your time effectively. It will teach you how to increase your productivity without working longer...
Date: Wednesday 9 December
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for your next great read?
Read'n'Chat is a monthly book group held at Napier and Taradale Libraries, everyone is welcome to come along, talk about books and learn more about the library.
The friendly library staff share titles they have enjoyed recently, and you are welcome to share...
Date: Wednesday 9 September to Wednesday 9 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We’ve all felt the pain of rambling meetings.
What can you do to transform your meetings from unwelcome interruptions to useful interactions that allow your team to share information, remove obstacles, and improve outcomes?
This programme will teach you how to lead meetings that have a...
Date: Thursday 10 December
Where: Hawke's Bay Business Hub, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you a watercolour artist? Join other enthusiasts with the Hastings Artists Group!
Hastings Artists Group Watercolour sessions are held every fortnight on Thursday afternoons at Hastings Library.
For more information about coming along contact Ian Thompson 876 7851 or 021 160 3443.
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 10 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Oldershaw & Co Ltd Tag Team relay is just before Christmas as we wanted to give this event the festive feel and it has always been a great success with plenty of laughs during the day. Fancy dress optional but encouraged
This event showcases your own individual ability and also having fun...
Date: Tuesday 15 December
Where: Pandora Pond, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided.
We may take...
Date: Tuesday 18 August to Tuesday 15 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Knit and Natter happens each month regardless of the seasons at Taradale Library.
Bring your knitting or other needlework and share a cuppa and chat.
Napier Libraries is a true community hub which supports learning, creativity and interaction with free programmes and activities designed for...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Book Chat on the third Wednesday of every month.
There is no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books you've read and hear what others have been reading. You'll get a preview of some of the latest and/or recommended books from...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Are you or would you like to be a writer? Be inspired to get started or continue your writing journey by joining our creative writing group. We meet monthly in the Hastings War Memorial Library. Come along and join like minded people for company in your creative journey. All welcome.
Contact:...
Date: Wednesday 19 August to Wednesday 16 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This Havelock North Library book club for adults will give you the opportunity to share with others about the books you have been reading. We do not read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books you've read and liked, or even tell us about the ones you didn't enjoy and why! Library staff...
Date: Thursday 20 August to Thursday 17 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free fun for the whole family. Learn new crafts, activities, and music with a Bible theme. Included is a light meal. Hosted by St Peter's Anglican Church, Riverslea, Hastings.
All are welcome so bring your friends and neighbours. We look forward to seeing you.
Date: Saturday 29 August to Saturday 19 December
Where: St Martins Hall, Mayfair, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tea with Tales are book groups which operate in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind.
This group is run by the Friends of the Taradale Library. The Friends and volunteers read from some interesting titles that are available from the Royal New Zealand Foundation for...
Date: Wednesday 26 August to Wednesday 23 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ossian Street Market is a fantastic local market that specialises in vintage, collectables and quality secondhand goods.
It runs the last Sunday of every month from 9am - 1pm, weather permitting.
Situated in the carpark opposite FG Smiths Eatery 9b Ossian Street.
Date: Sunday 30 August to Sunday 28 March
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On Art & Activism presents art from key moments in Aotearoa, New Zealand's history. Here we see artists speaking out against legacies of capitalism, industrialism, and colonialism, working in the cause of political movements.
These artworks reflect periods in which New Zealand citizens fought...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 24 January
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Matt Arbuckle: Recto-Verso | Holt Gallery
Arbuckle’s practice is a process-driven exploration of place, bridging the notions of landscape with the languages of abstraction. He manipulates the fundamentals of scale, format, composition, material, colour and mark-making to produce sculptural...
Date: Saturday 24 October to Saturday 23 January
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Main Gallery
EAST 2020 is the flagship biennial exhibition for Hawke's Bay. With an open call to artists and selection for inclusion, the exhibition has given the opportunity for new stars to emerge and present their work alongside more established and recognised local artists. EAST has provided...
Date: Saturday 21 November to Thursday 28 January
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What is the Napier Sunday Market?
The biggest Market in Hawkes Bay!
Well over 60 stalls to explore and featuring live music and buskers.Great range of fresh fruit when in season. Well worth a visit!
Sunday morning, it's not too far,
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa
Grab a...
Date: Sunday 16 August to Sunday 17 January
Where: Marine Parade Domain, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dreamy pop -up weddings in Hawkes Bay are 90 minutes of affordable memories, after which you can continue to celebrate wherever and however you desire. The wedding ceremony is taken care of with a venue, celebrant, venue styling, florals, wedding cake, photographer, music, celebratory champagne and...
Date: Saturday 17 October to Saturday 16 January
Where: Terrace View, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Dreamy Little Weddings, Pop-Up Weddings in Hawkes Bay
Come and join in the Sweet 16th celebrations, of our Another Day in Taradise.
Free entry to the event and is very family friendly.
We are proud to have the same amazing band playing, which will provide us with amazing tunes all day long.
There will of course be great Moana Park wines...
Date: Saturday 16 January
Where: Moana Park Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ossian Street Market is a fantastic local market that specialises in vintage, collectables and quality secondhand goods.
It runs the last Sunday of every month from 9am - 1pm, weather permitting.
Situated in the carpark opposite FG Smiths Eatery 9b Ossian Street.
Date: Sunday 30 August to Sunday 28 March
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival 2021
Hawkes Bay's latest family-friendly celebration of Music, Food & Art!
If you’ve ever been on a summer road trip through Hawkes Bay, chances are you’ve spent some time on the coast at laidback Te Awanga, a beachside settlement with a thriving arts...
Date: Saturday 13 February
Where: Outfield Music, Food & Arts Festival Site, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
One of New Zealand's most iconic events is back in 2021 - The Napier Art Deco Festival!
This is a five day Festival like no other, where locals and visitors alike come together to celebrate Hawke's Bay's unique Art Deco heritage.
The Festival features the best of live entertainment through,...
Date: Wednesday 17 February to Sunday 21 February
Where: Napier Soundshell, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Conquer the peaks! In beautiful Hawke's Bay!
Breathtaking views. Craggy, challenging terrain. Fun single track. Staggeringly beautiful private land. A few hearty river crossings...
This is one of New Zealand's most enjoyable and rewarding events - suitable for everyone - from the competitive...
Date: Saturday 27 February
Where: Havelock North Village, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Country Fair and Rural Auction held annually beside the beautiful Lake at Puketapu.
It is a great family day out in the country and only seven minutes from Taradale.
There is ample parking, plenty of shade and seating beneath trees surrounding the lake.
The Fair has a great range of stalls...
Date: Sunday 28 February
Where: The Puketapu Lake, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for this family-friendly day and try out the winter sports before signing your child up for a season! Multiple Sports available with demonstrations happening throughout the day.
Sports on offer:
Rugby
Netball
Football
Hockey
Canoe Polo
Orienteering
Taekwon-do
Respect Dance...
Date: Sunday 28 February
Where: Mitre 10 Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We are delighted to present some of New Zealand's favourite entertainers, singers, and musicians, with full support band performing together exclusively at Black Barn Amphitheatre on Thursday 4 March. Some of the most celebrated and iconic entertainers in one show. Each will perform their own hits...
Date: Thursday 4 March
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Australian based Kiwi rocker Jon Stevens, with his Noiseworks and INXS collection, can't wait to perform all the huge hits at the renowned Black Barn Amphitheatre on Sunday 7 March. The former frontman of these bands will rock out chart-toppers such as Devil Inside, Suicide Blonde, Need you Tonight...
Date: Sunday 7 March
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Jon Stevens With Special Guests Automatic 80's
Tens of thousands of people can't be wrong. The New Zealand Horse of the Year Show is touted as one of the greatest equestrian celebrations on the planet by people all over the world. It's a true celebration of all things equestrian that encompass all that is good about New Zealand and a shared...
Date: Tuesday 9 March to Monday 15 March
Where: Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fall into the ring of fire in this unforgettable music concert dedicated to the music, love and lives of Johnny Cash and June Carter.
For more than 40 years Johnny Cash and June Carter enthralled audiences around the world with their songs of life, love and heartache. A love story played out...
Date: Friday 19 March
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Leaving Jackson - The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show
Annual Gala, fun day for all the family. Books, 2nd Hand Clothing, White Elephant, Auction, Meat, Produce, Sports Gear, Cakes, Preserves, Linen, Picture Frames, Crafts & Collectibles, Jewellery, Plants, Hamburgers, Tea & Coffee, Candy Floss, Sausage Sizzle, Steak Sandwiches, kids games etc etc.
Date: Sunday 21 March
Where: Lindisfarne College, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dear Ticketholders
As you may have heard today, the New Zealand Government has announced restrictions on mass public gatherings which will prevent the Eclipse Concert on the 28th of March from going ahead. We have also heard from a large number of ticket holders over the last couple of days...
Date: Saturday 27 March
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ossian Street Market is a fantastic local market that specialises in vintage, collectables and quality secondhand goods.
It runs the last Sunday of every month from 9am - 1pm, weather permitting.
Situated in the carpark opposite FG Smiths Eatery 9b Ossian Street.
Date: Sunday 30 August to Sunday 28 March
Where: F.G Smith Eatery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic the Tech rugby club has made the decision to postpone the Centenary event until April 2021.
Existing tickets will remain valid for the postponed date (exact date TBC) however, a refund will be offered to those people who would prefer that option.
In a...
Date: Friday 2 April
Where: Napier Tech Rugby Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Napier Technical Rugby Centenary Opening night: POSTPONED
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic the Tech rugby club has made the decision to postpone the Centenary event until April 2021.
Existing tickets will remain valid for the postponed date (exact date TBC) however, a refund will be offered to those people who would prefer that option.
In a...
Date: Saturday 3 April to Sunday 4 April
Where: Napier Tech Rugby Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Napier Technical Rugby Centenary Lunch: POSTPONED
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic the Tech rugby club has made the decision to postpone the Centenary event until April 2021.
Existing tickets will remain valid for the postponed date (exact date TBC) however, a refund will be offered to those people who would prefer that option.
In a...
Date: Saturday 3 April
Where: Centennial Hall, Napier, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Read more » - Napier Technical Rugby Centenary Dinner: POSTPONED
From the creators of the hit show OH WHAT A NIGHT! comes a unique new musical revue celebrating four of the most iconic singing groups of the 70’s known for their soaring vocal harmonies.
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE stars four dynamic performers direct from Las Vegas whose lush harmonic...
Date: Wednesday 7 April
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Musical Gala with an International cast brings London’s West End and New York’s Broadway to New Zealand for the first time.
The World of Musicals brings the very best of Musical theatre to life.
This incredible production is a wonderful revue of all your favorite musical theatre...
Date: Monday 26 April
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ten Tenors are postponing their near sold-out 2020 tour and have secured new dates for 2021. All tickets remain valid for the new dates.
Box Offices around the country are currently overwhelmed with inquiries so please just hold onto your tickets. They remain valid for the new dates and...
Date: Tuesday 4 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell, founder of the world’s first opera band, Amici Forever, will tour through New Zealand in May 2021 in time for Mother’s Day with BRAVO AMICI, his opera group of leading international West End and Broadway stars, to perform an uplifting, moving...
Date: Sunday 30 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Please note due to the Covid-19 situation, the 2020 performance date has been postponed to 2021.
Following their sell-out 2019 performances of Swan Lake, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to New Zealand to perform a double bill, The Nutcracker & Don Quixote. Two sensational ballets, one...
Date: Sunday 14 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for this exciting educational opportunity for clinicians and those working in or having an interest in Concussion.
With renowned researchers and specialists in their field such as Dr Barry Willer, Dr Stephen Kara and many more to be named this conference is sure to be educational,...
Date: Friday 26 November to Saturday 27 November
Where: Napier Conference Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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Quick search for books, DVDs, CDs, Magazines etc. Napier Libraries have a large collection at our Taradale and Napier libraries.
We offer an all purpose built venue that uniquely combines spectacular outlooks with functional layout.
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Comprising a Museum, Theatre and Gallery - MTG is home to a significant collection of objects that form the foundation of distinctive exhibitions, a world-class research facility and the MTG Theatre.
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Visit the Napier i-SITE to find out more about what is happening in Hawkes Bay, from events, activities and accommodation.
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Located on Marine Parade, Napier, is the Bay Skate Park - home to skateboarding, BMX, roller derby, inline hockey and scootering.
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For Napier City residents and citizens to have easy access to see what council are currently working on, completed, what they do, facilities, and council information.
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The Faraday Centre in Napier, is Hawke's Bay's Museum of Technology. It's a place of discovery where history comes alive through hands on experience.
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Situated in the centre of Napier, in the middle of Onekawa Park, the Napier Aquatic Centre is a safe and affordable aquatic facility for everyone.
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Nowhere else in New Zealand will you discover a wider range of marine animals and native species in a single facility than at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
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Come to Par2 MiniGolf and meet Seamore the Seagull at our sea-side minigolf courses. Challenge your friends and family for a round.
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We are Hawkes Bay's premier holiday accommodation park providing an array of facilities to keep the entire family entertained.
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Located in the Art Deco city of Napier. We have worked closely with our builders to promote and develop high quality housing within an open-aspect environment.
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Unique Art Deco heritage has been preserved with the skilful addition of modern theatre facilities making it the best provincial performing arts centre in the nation.
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