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 […]

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 […]

"A joyful and jaw dropping fusion of afro-grooves and jazz that hits you like a burst of sonic sunshine" Phil Jackson, BBC specialist music presenter describing Yaw Asumadu who is a master drummer, composer, African flautist, bass guitarist and xylophone player. In 2018 Ghanaian master musician Yaw Asumadu, moved to NZ and has formed the […]

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 […]