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.
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
Join The Arts Society Hawke’s Bayas Guest to hear Gillian Hovell - Archaeologist and Ancient History specialist present “A Mediterranean Tour - Not just a bunch of old stones”. Gillian will talk about how to understand and identify one style of ancient art and architecture from another. Learn how to see the world like an […]
Don't miss out on our Annual Quiz Night Fundraiser! Secure your tickets or table now—it's that easy. Whether you book for your year-end work or social club evening, or a night of fun with friends, this Quiz Night is perfect for you. Join us for a fantastic evening of entertainment with MC Adam Green and […]
NAPIER! The brass-funk party you've all been waiting for is coming to town!Grab your lover, mother, friend or other and join us at the Paisley Stage for a night of laughter, dancing and singing. ---------------LEARN MOREHot Potato Band’s larger-than-life brass collective is a breath of fresh air, setting a new bar for energetic and interactive […]
Following on from the huge success of last year, Hastings District Council and Hawke's Bay Winegrowers present Taste Hastings! A unique opportunity for wineries to showcase their wine direct to the public. Friday 10th November 5.30pm - 8.30pmEast Block, Heretaunga St, Hastings CBD Timed to coincide with the thousands of visitors in the region for Robbie Williams […]
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 […]
Robbie announced his new album XXV, out on 9 September (available now). The record features many of his greatest hits and fan favourites, all re-recorded and newly orchestrated with the Metropole Orkest. As well as featuring countless No.1 smash hit singles which have been newly orchestrated by Jules Buckley, Guy Chambers, and Steve Sidwell, and re-recorded […]
Sopranos Amanda Faulkner and Birgit Staatsmann are combining forces once more to perform two concerts in Hawke’s Bay in November. They will be joined by sought after accompanist Lindsay Coxen. On Saturday November 11th, they will appear at St Matthew’s Church in Hastings from 7:30pm and, the following day on Sunday November 12th, they will […]
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 […]
The Cathedral Strings orchestra will present a concert in the Waiapu Cathedral on Sunday November 12that 2:30 pm. The programme includes some pieces which are very familiar and some which are rarely heard. Handel’s Organ Concerto, known as “The Cuckoo and the Nightingale” because the composer has used bird-song motifs, is one such rarely performed […]
Sopranos Amanda Faulkner and Birgit Staatsmann are combining forces once more to perform two concerts in Hawke’s Bay in November. They will be joined by sought after accompanist Lindsay Coxen. On Saturday November 11th, they will appear at St Matthew’s Church in Hastings from 7:30pm and, the following day on Sunday November 12th, they will […]
We all know that the best music for singing and dancing was created last century, so let’s do it! Bursting out of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, Cossie and the Disappointments are a retro party big band with 17 musicians and two female singers that play hits from the 50s to the 90s for maximum musical enjoyment. […]
Written by Mike Yeaman and Directed by Steve Driver Production Season 15th - 25th November 2023 A Comedy about Real Life, Fake Death and Living The Dream The play is very loosely based on a famous tabloid press story. However, any similarity to persons living, or pretending to be dead, is purely coincidental. Married couple […]
Battle in the Bay is Hawke's Bay's only National Hip Hop Dance Competition. It was founded in 2015 with the aim of empowering the Hip Hop and Street Dance Communities of New Zealand. We achieve our aim by bringing together dancers from all across New Zealand to share a weekend filled with dancing, workshops and […]
We all know that the best music for singing and dancing was created last century, so let’s do it! Bursting out of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, Cossie and the Disappointments are a retro party big band with 17 musicians and two female singers that play hits from the 50s to the 90s for maximum musical enjoyment. […]
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 […]
Meat. Fire. And all things Que. Urban BBQ Festival is back with a super tasty line up of food vendors, a tonne of BBQ supplies, plenty of free tastings, expert advice on tap and another massive afternoon on the Jack Daniel's Demo Stage. Chomp a load of BBQ, grab a cold one from the Craft […]
We all know that the best music for singing and dancing was created last century, so let’s do it! Bursting out of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, Cossie and the Disappointments are a retro party big band with 17 musicians and two female singers that play hits from the 50s to the 90s for maximum musical enjoyment. […]
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 […]
The wonderful annual Taikura Fete 2023. Come and join our joyful celebration of community and culture. Discover an abundance of festivity for families of all ages in the idyllic surrounds of Taikura Rudolf Steiner School.Feast on fresh, homemade wholesome food at our Real Food Market.Experience a wealth of performing arts on Big and Small Stages.Delight […]
We all know that the best music for singing and dancing was created last century, so let’s do it! Bursting out of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, Cossie and the Disappointments are a retro party big band with 17 musicians and two female singers that play hits from the 50s to the 90s for maximum musical enjoyment. […]
Hey Hawke's Bay kids! We're super excited about the very first Dream11 Super Smash OPEN DAY at the Mitre 10 Park Athletics Stadium track where the CENTRAL STAGS, CENTRAL HINDS & their crazy mascot The Stag will be waiting to meet you! It's all FREE - free sausage sizzle, free lunch & drinks provided, free entry, fun […]
Join us for the Spice & Sip Soirée, an unforgettable evening that combines the delight of wine and beer with an adventurous journey through diverse flavours served on small plates. You won’t want to miss this memorable evening of tasting, socializing, and cultural fusion. For this extraordinary event, we are thrilled to have Chateau Garage’s […]
Looking for something to do for your "Xmas Do"? Or want to grab a handful of friends and do something fun? Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment.Why not add murder to the menu and incorporate an evening of fun and laughter where you become the sleuths […]
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 […]
Eskdale Schools major fundraiser is the Bay View Market Day. This day is the talk of the country and attracts thousands and thousands of people. The variety of high quality crafts / homewares are varied and unique with over 150 stalls you are sure to find something for everyone and maybe something for yourself.Peruse the […]
Harvest Hawke's Bay Festival will truly be a celebration of Hawke's Bay Food & Wine country. The inaugural event will take place from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 25 Nov 2023 in a spectacular riverside setting on Tuki Tuki Rd and will SIXTEEN WINERIES pared with EIGHT EATERIES offering festival goers the opportunity to sample […]
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 […]
Whizz, bang, crash! It’s Extraordinary Machines of Clockwork and Steam! Industrial revolution meets futuristic fantasy in this exciting new performance by the Bay Cities’ Symphonic Band. With an programme featuring works from Gershwin to Goodwin, this steampunk inspired concert promises a joyride from start to finish! Thanks to funding from Creative Communities Napier, we have been […]
What is a ceilidh (and how do you say it)? A Ceilidh (kay-lee) is a fun filled night of dancing, good music and great company! Do I need to know the steps? No experience is necessary, and all the steps are explained. If you’ve been to a ceilidh or a barn dance before then you […]
Bill Bailey returns to New Zealand in 2023 with his new show 'THOUGHTIFIER'! With his trademark musical stylings and characteristic wit, Bill takes us on a journey of thought, it’s history and where it’s going, and how thought might be the way humanity survives. Hurry, these shows will sell out!
Hear from mentors and support their "match event"Our final 2023 Women Influencing Women charity event highlights Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawke's Bay and we'd love you to join us! The charity aims to ignite youth potential through their active, sustainable and resilient mentorship programme. The mentors form strong, positive relationships with young people, expressing care, […]
Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings will be a popular location, with the Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre getting underway as of Tuesday 28 November, 2023! Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans. Lyn Mackie from the Hastings Community Art […]
British comedian Bill Bailey returns to Aotearoa-New Zealand next week, but before he lands on our fair shores for the second time since the pandemic, he’s adding a second Hastings show to his already packed national tour schedule. Bailey had already announced one show at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre on November […]
Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings will be a popular location, with the Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre getting underway as of Tuesday 28 November, 2023! Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans. Lyn Mackie from the Hastings Community Art […]
Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings will be a popular location, with the Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre getting underway as of Tuesday 28 November, 2023! Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans. Lyn Mackie from the Hastings Community Art […]
Zonta Hawke's Bay is celebrating our 50th Birthday this year and we would love you to join us in our celebrations. We are holding a Golden Quiz Night to raise funds for our upcoming Young Women in Public Affairs Award. This will be held at the Kiatoa Bowling Club from 6.30pm on Thursday 30th […]
The CAN Summer Market runs 1st December 2023 – 4th January 2024 in our Main gallery Come on in for this unique opportunity to buy incredible handcrafted goodies from Hawke’s Bay Artists and Designers. If you want to shop local and support artists, now is your chance. The market will be packed with beautiful homewares, a […]
Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclecticmix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad. The 3 day festival is a truegrassroots experience, held on a rural property in Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay,where you will find yourself immersed in music, art, food and friendship! First line-up release coming soon!! We are […]
The ‘world famous in Hawke’s Bay’ Tremains Christmas Lights are back for 2023! Gather the family for a festive tour and explore our amazing entries across Hawke's Bay. Download the official 2023 map below or pick up a printed copy at one of our Tremains offices. Click here for the Napier and Taradale Map Click […]
Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings will be a popular location, with the Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre getting underway as of Tuesday 28 November, 2023! Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans. Lyn Mackie from the Hastings Community Art […]
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 […]
Once again 106 Russell Street South Hastings will be a popular location, with the Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at the Hastings Community Art Centre getting underway as of Tuesday 28 November, 2023! Held annually, The Christmas Bazaar offers hundreds of hand-crafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans. Lyn Mackie from the Hastings Community Art […]
Welcome to the MWIW community! Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories. We're New Zealands largest sustainable fashion market, and in Hawke's Bay, we have over 50 individual stallholders! Hawke's Bay ShowgroundsWe're indoors at the Exhibition Hall - Off Kennilworth Drive. 10-2pmGOLD COIN ENTRY To […]
3 - 14 DECEMBER Open to the public Free admission If you're not sure what to get your significant other for Christmas this year, and socks just won't cut it, then perhaps a small piece of art that you can both enjoy may be the solution. We have selected over 100 pieces of original art […]
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 […]
Harcourts Christmas Parade is back! Santa's coming to town on Sunday 3rd December for the Harcourts Christmas Parade and we can't wait! The 2023 parade will be jam-packed with Christmas themed displays and floats - and of course Mr Claus himself!Start time is 1pm, followed by a Christmas Fiesta held in Clive Memorial Square where […]
The final concert for Hastings Choral for the year is a Feast of Carols from around the world. Joyous songs and beautiful harmonies. A celebration of traditional and contemporary Christmas music from around the world plus Benjamin Britten's 'Ceremony of Carols'. Conductor - Joe ChristensenPianist - Ann Hansen
