Mai i te kei o ngā waka ki te ihu o ngā waka presents three haerenga (meaning journey, trip, parting) exploring contrasting yet interlinked stories of migration. The title this work translates in English to “from the front of the canoes to the back of the canoes”, suggesting multiple viewpoints that comprise a collective journey.
Comfort Zone focuses on the kōtuku and their only nesting grounds in Aotearoa New Zealand to explore the limits of human understanding, and the distances we put between ourselves and other species. Songsataya has woven together footage of nesting kōtuku with images and animations exploring proximities between the human, non-human, and celestial.
FOTOFEST, the annual photography festival event for Hastings and Hawke's Bay is back from September 15th - 25th 2023. "FOTOFEST is not about just one place to see great photography but multiple venues, laneways and walls, creating a visual symphony within the city" Held across ten days FOTOFEST brings creativity out into the streets, from not […]
Harcourts HB Women’s Triathlon will be a celebration of goals, challenges and incredible support along the way. This women's only event has specifically been designed for first timers. Even if you have never considered doing a triathlon before, this event is 100% achievable for you. You will be in great company for your first triathlon […]
About Ever read a story in two languages?! How about three? We’re going to attempt it! Come and celebrate NZ Chinese Language Week with trilingual story “Weka’s Waiata” and lantern making. We'll be reading in Mandarin, Te Reo Māori and English 毛利语 - 英语 - 普通话! And you're all 欢迎参加 (welcome to join us)! Brought […]
Yikes the school holidays are coming! What to do with YOUR Thing One and Thing Two??!!Here’s an idea..! Bring the whole family to ‘The Cat in the Hat’ for an experience they’ll never forget... The story has been around for over 50 years and kids still love it... just like you did! Two bored kids. […]
Meet the Candidates is coming up next week - this is a chance for you to ask the important questions? We want to know what you want to know! Please click on the survey link below to have you say... this is anonymous. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CH6NXZR Thanks for your help and we look forward to seeing you […]
Wool on Wheels is back on the road! Representing over 40 brands that include indie dyers, pattern designers and accessory makers - all the variety of a major yarn market in one room! If you are a lover of fine yarn then you don't want to miss this amazing showcase of local brands. Check out […]
What could be more enticing than celebrating the grand opening of Indigo Napier in style? We’re thrilled to announce that Indigo Napier is now open and ready to welcome you. But that’s not all – Brookfields Vineyards, which recently triumphed over the destructive Cyclone Gabrielle, is also open and flourishing.To make this double celebration even […]
Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged in Northern England and the English Midlands in the late 1960s. It developed from the British mod scene, based on a particular style of Black American soul music, especially from the mid-1960s, with a heavy beat and fast tempo (100 bpm and above) or American […]
What is Flaxmere parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 8:00am. Where is it? The event takes place at Flaxmere Park, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. See Course page for more details. What does it cost to join […]
We are holding our monthly beach clean up eventTo preserve te taiao (the environment) we are inviting volunteers to help us clean the waterways surrounding the Tukituki River & Haumoana Beach shorePlease bringsuitable clothing / footwearwater bottlesunhat, sunblockgloves, bucket and a mask if you choose toPlease let [email protected] know if you can make it
A rail advocacy group is organising public meetings in Napier and Hastings on Saturday 30 September to discuss the potential of bringing back passenger rail to the region. Scheduled passenger trains served Hawke's Bay for more than 120 years until 2001. The Future Is Rail/ Save Our Trains spokesperson, Paul Callister, says the region could again be served […]
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying fruit & vegetables, freshly baked breads, meats, cheeses, preserves and […]
Jackson Plumpton takes the stage at Abbey for the first time... Following in the footsteps of his idols, Bob Dylan, Radiohead and the Arctic Monkeys, Jackson story tells through thoughfully curated covers. Singing your favourite songs from the 60s through to the 2000s Jackson is sure to entertain.
We are delighted to announce the re-introduction of the popular BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SERVICE to be held on SUNDAY OCTOBER 1st, at 4.0pm, at ST MATTHEW'S, 200 KING STREET SOUTH, HASTINGS to celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi (the Patron Saint of Animals). Everyone is welcome to attend this joyous event (with […]
The Arts Society Hawke’s Bay welcomes Dr Jane Malthus - Fashion and Textile specialist on Monday 2nd October at 7pm at Havelock North Function Centre Join The Arts Society Hawke’s Bayas Guest on Monday 2nd October at 7pm to hear Dr Jane Malthus, dress historian and honorary curator, talk about dress and textile topics. In Hawke’s Bay […]
Hawkes Bay, are you ready for the Ultimate Drag Show? Olivia Dreams is producing a dragtastic national tour and baby we are excited to bring the glitz and glam to the Hawkes Bay on Friday 6 & Saturday 7 October 2023. The Ultimate Drag Show features a sensational lineup of Wellington’s fiercest Drag Queens & […]
‘The Secret Keeper’ was borne by sculptor and survivor Catherine Daniels and will feature in our Main & Small galleries for this year’s HB Arts Festival over the next three weeks, 6 - 26 October 2023. Catherine has created over 70 sculptures and published a book, with photographs by award winning photographer Esther Bunning, to embrace the important conversations to help […]
Mitre10 Park - Hawkes BayPercival Road, Hastings 7-8 October 2023 Cost - $200 per team Entries close Thursday 22nd September. Games on Friday - if entries dictate we may need to run some games on Friday evening. These games will be between local HB team in the first instance. If this is required we will […]
What is Flaxmere parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 8:00am. Where is it? The event takes place at Flaxmere Park, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. See Course page for more details. What does it cost to join […]
Partnering with Tremain Real Estate (Hawkes Bay) we bring you the Rural Support Trust (RST) Gala 2023!Our hope is that this event continues to bring awareness for the rural communities of the East Coast who are still recovering and rebuilding their lives post Cyclone Gabrielle. All proceeds will go to the Rural Support Trust to […]
Tickets from Banished MusicGeneral sale Friday 28 July, 8am Bold and vibrant Pōneke trio KITA announce The Love Lives Here tour, soon to be gracing stages across Aotearoa in celebration of their recently released second EP ‘Love Lives Here.’ Melding inspirations of folk, soul, pop and psychedelia with the guitar and spirited storytelling of musician-actor […]
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying fruit & vegetables, freshly baked breads, meats, cheeses, preserves and […]
New Zealand's sexiest and most successful comedy of all time is about to get its gear off again, in a nationwide tour this September and October!This hilarious new production of Ladies Night promises to be this year's funniest night out as these real Kiwi blokes dare each other to put on a male strip show, after falling […]
Join us at Indigo Napier for an enchanting evening of whiskey and appetizers that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary! Prepare to embark on a journey that will awaken your senses as we present a carefully curated selection of 6 Indian whiskey nips. But that’s not all – our talented Indigo chefs have prepared […]
Things look a little different for the 2023 Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival… We’re doing all we can to ensure that this year’s Festival is one for us all to enjoy, after what has been a devastating start to the year for our home, Hawke’s Bay Te Matau-a-Māui. Our mission at Arts Inc. Heretaunga is to ensure […]
Harcourts Artex will kick off with an Opening Night Soiree on Friday 13th October at 6pm at Elephant Hill Winery. The Opening Night Gala opening has become a “not to be missed” event on the Hawke’s Bay calendar. This year we will be exhibiting over 100 original paintings for 50 artists from across New Zealand. […]
Come and join us in celebrating Amy Winehouse's 40th Birthday this September. Enjoy a stellar collection of her extraordinary original compositions from her first album 'Frank' and her legendary, chart-topping sophomore album 'Back to Black'. Also included is a set of her favourite classics and deep cuts performed live. You don't want to miss it […]
Tickets from Banished MusicTickets on sale Tuesday 1 August, 8am. Arahi, one of Aotearoa’s most exciting emerging songwriters and live performers, is poised to embark on a nationwide tour with his high-energy trio, Te Tokotoru. Forging a distinctive path across Aotearoa since the release of his debut EP ‘Revelator’ in 2023 followed by a recent […]
Harcourts Artex is not just a fundraiser, it is a significant cultural event. It is an opportunity for artlovers to see a diverse collection of paintings, all in one place, featuring the work of top artists from all over New Zealand, and all for sale. It is the major fundraiser of the Rotary Club of Greenmeadows and […]
HAWKE'S BAY - Pettigrew Green Arena, 14th -15th October, 10am - 5pm Saturday and 10am -4pm Sunday - Free Tickets Available Now (available for a limited time)- $5 adult door sales available upon entry- Children under 16 are free.- 10am - 5pm daily- Free Parking available.New Zealand’s Largest Green Living & Sustainable Lifestyle Show is […]
Hawke’s Bay’s artists are throwing open the doors of their studios to welcome you in! Join the 2023 Art Trail to see Hawke’s Bay through the eyes of our talented creatives. Make your way across our region, stopping along the way to meet painters, potters, sculptors and carvers and more in their special spaces. Be […]
What is Flaxmere parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 8:00am. Where is it? The event takes place at Flaxmere Park, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. See Course page for more details. What does it cost to join […]
The Waipawa Spring Festival affectionately known by many as Duck Day is not only a Fair with stalls, food and entertainment but also the day when over 1500 little plastic ducks race down the Waipawa River.The Fair is held in Nelly Jull Park, Waipawa, and surrounds with the duck race held on the Waipawa River […]
How do you weld a steel cherry blossom? What does it take to spray paint a mural two stories high? And what’s with those concrete sheep? Our streets are brimming with creativity, and every artwork has a story. Fire up your smartphone and join painter John Eaden on a lively stroll around Hastings’ unique sculptures […]
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying fruit & vegetables, freshly baked breads, meats, cheeses, preserves and […]
Taradale Village Fete 2023 at Taradale Primary School - Come along for a family day out packed with fun! Expect to find cakes and food by the school, food and coffee carts, a kids Preloved stall with books, clothes and toys, plants, music and performances, silent auction and more. More than 15x kids activities and […]
This year we celebrate 160 years the Hawke's Bay A&P Show. Fantastic Family Fun! Come along and see the animals and the people at New Zealand's biggest A&P Show. Back to our three-day best - get up close with the most prestigious competitions in the country. Something for everyone! The food! The animals! The people! […]
Join us for October’s Sustainable HB Green Drinks – Community Energy for Resiliency. Hear from industry experts and funders as they discuss the latest developments in community energy, including the big picture thinking of what changes Hawke’s Bay needs to achieve future resiliency. With speakers from Community Energy Network, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, Ministry of […]
Over Labour weekend, we host our biannual open weekend, welcoming visiting locomotives, and people to our track for four days of train rides. Bring your family and friends along for a weekend of train rides that take you over five bridges, through three tunnels, along a scenic gully, and past small rock faces. You can […]
Over Labour weekend, we host our biannual open weekend, welcoming visiting locomotives, and people to our track for four days of train rides. Bring your family and friends along for a weekend of train rides that take you over five bridges, through three tunnels, along a scenic gully, and past small rock faces. You can […]
Model Expo 2023 Date / Time: Sat 21 - Sun 22 October 9-4pm Where: Napier Boys High School Gymnasium, Chambers Street, Napier Remote control trucks in actionModel displaysSausage sizzle, prizesModel salesFun for all agesAdult $5- Child $3 - Family $10 A fundraiser event for NBHS language trip to Japan 2024. EFTPOS available
What is Flaxmere parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 8:00am. Where is it? The event takes place at Flaxmere Park, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. See Course page for more details. What does it cost to join […]
COURSE OVERVIEW This stunning course crosses 4 different types of terrain including 2 vineyards (Church Road & Mission Estate), a bushy reserve with ancient kauri and the brand new sugarloaf reserve track. The top of Sugarloaf gives a spectacular 360 degree view of the Hawkes Bay! Suitable for: Wine lovers of all fitness levels. Great for […]
Over Labour weekend, we host our biannual open weekend, welcoming visiting locomotives, and people to our track for four days of train rides. Bring your family and friends along for a weekend of train rides that take you over five bridges, through three tunnels, along a scenic gully, and past small rock faces. You can […]
Model Expo 2023 Date / Time: Sat 21 - Sun 22 October 9-4pm Where: Napier Boys High School Gymnasium, Chambers Street, Napier Remote control trucks in actionModel displaysSausage sizzle, prizesModel salesFun for all agesAdult $5- Child $3 - Family $10 A fundraiser event for NBHS language trip to Japan 2024. EFTPOS available
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying fruit & vegetables, freshly baked breads, meats, cheeses, preserves and […]
Over Labour weekend, we host our biannual open weekend, welcoming visiting locomotives, and people to our track for four days of train rides. Bring your family and friends along for a weekend of train rides that take you over five bridges, through three tunnels, along a scenic gully, and past small rock faces. You can […]
Fresh from touring in the US and Canada, Taite Music Prize winner and celebrated singer-songwriter Theia presents a special performance of reimagined songs from her critically acclaimed alt-pop catalogue, alongside dreamy waiata from her award- winning reo Māori project TE KAAHU. Bringing both musical identities together for the first time in a potent and thought- provoking live […]
Over Labour weekend, we host our biannual open weekend, welcoming visiting locomotives, and people to our track for four days of train rides. Bring your family and friends along for a weekend of train rides that take you over five bridges, through three tunnels, along a scenic gully, and past small rock faces. You can […]
Come along and join us for this fun (and challenging) fundraising event around the streets and stairs of the Napier Hill, as well as a disability/family friendly course along the Rotary Pathway on Marine Parade. Spot prizes for those that pre-register, free sausage sizzle. Gina's food truck is also available for those that need extra […]
Allowing rivers to move rather than engineering them into artificial channels is a nature-friendly way to reduce flooding. Working with nature to avoid disasters – how ‘making room for rivers’ and other nature-based solutions can help us out of the problems we’ve engineered. Recent extreme weather, including Cyclone Gabrielle, has highlighted the vulnerability of our […]
Discover the art of BBQ with our exclusive limited seat course – your gateway to becoming a BBQ maestro! Imagine a learning journey that seamlessly blends the best of our Elementary and Weekend Complete courses, designed to immerse you in the world of BBQ like never before. With the ELEMENTARY access, get ready for a whirlwind of […]
Discover the art of BBQ with our exclusive limited seat course – your gateway to becoming a BBQ maestro! Imagine a learning journey that seamlessly blends the best of our Elementary and Weekend Complete courses, designed to immerse you in the world of BBQ like never before. With the ELEMENTARY access, get ready for a whirlwind of […]
What is Flaxmere parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 8:00am. Where is it? The event takes place at Flaxmere Park, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. See Course page for more details. What does it cost to join […]
A simply stunning way to take in the breathtaking landscape of Central Hawke’s Bay. The Ōmakere School & Community Association brings you the Coastal Hill Country Walk fundraiser through stunning private farmland in the heart of Ōmakere district. The walk is a fantastic way to experience the impressive landscapes of Central Hawke’s Bay, with views […]
Cape Kidnappers will take you on an amazing journey and adventure through some stunning locations not normally accessible to the public. The course is set on private land and includes trails by windswept beaches, native forest, waterfalls, river gorges and stunning coastal farmland. If you haven’t been to Te Kauwae-a-Maui / Cape Kidnappers before, […]
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying fruit & vegetables, freshly baked breads, meats, cheeses, preserves and […]
New Zealand Playwright April Phillips has created a touching storyline into which she has woven many Sinatra favourites. As Frances prepares to farewell her beloved Mum, she visits the family home and finds some old letters. They are fan letters to Frank Sinatra, written by her late Mum when she was young, but never posted. […]
Keynote speaker Dr Samantha Newman is a highly sought-after and trusted GP with a special interest in women’s health. She’s not just a doctor, she’s your partner in health, and she’s here to share invaluable insights that every woman aged 30+ should know. Joining Dr Samantha Newman on stage is Elen Nathan, an occupational therapist […]
Follow the breadcrumbs this Christmas, and venture into the fantastical realm of Hansel & Gretel for an unforgettable evening at the ballet. Inspired by the old-fashioned magic of silent movies, this ballet will transport you to a magical world with large-scale cinematic effects, choreography by Loughlan Prior and a specially commissioned score by Claire Cowan. […]
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/blast-in-the-park StockCo Blast In the Park is Hawkes Bay's biggest and best annual Guy Fawkes event! Held in the Havelock North Village at Anderson Park, this family community event is run by Havelock North Primary School as one of their main fundraising events. It's a night of live entertainment for the whole […]
Relax! Award yourself a day off, time out to smell the roses! Spring is a wonderful time of year. Garden walks, trees and flowers have a way of bringingpeople together for a great day out. Families and friends, come join the throng, wander thegardens, marvel at the views, enjoy a coffee as you browse the […]
A 132km ride, with over 2500m of ascents ... The Gentle Annie, doesn't believe in fastest times. It gives out personal bests.Fastest times come and go, a tail wind, a favourable group, a downhill ride, but they are fleeting, and ultimately unrewarding. Personal bests are earned, worn like a badge of honour and they don't […]
What is Flaxmere parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 8:00am. Where is it? The event takes place at Flaxmere Park, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. See Course page for more details. What does it cost to join […]
Where: Hardinge Rd, NapierWhen: Saturday 4 November 2023What: 1km swim (1 Lap), 45km cycle, 10.5km run/walk (3 Laps)Who: As an Individual where you do all three disciplines OR as a Solo Discipline participant where you complete one leg i.e. Swim only or Bike only or the walk run only, OR as a team of 3 […]
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying fruit & vegetables, freshly baked breads, meats, cheeses, preserves and […]
New Zealand Cake Decorators Guild Inc. are having their conference and exhibition hosted by the Napier Cake Decorators Guild at the War Memorial Conference Centre in Napier. This is 4th and 5th November 2023. The exhibition and competition is open to view by the public featuring work by the best of sugar artists from NZ […]
Sunday 5 November, Stoneycroft, 901 Omāhu Road, Hastings.Sponsored by Applecroft Subdivision, Frimley Live Performances + Food Trucks + Face Painting + Kid’s Activities + Vintage Vehicles + Memory Capturing + Lots of Parking + Heaps More! Kindly supported by:Applecroft SubdivisionWeeDooLoosBay Scaffolding
