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 […]

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 […]

New Zealand music legends The Chills & Hello Sailor come together in Hawke’s Bay for an unforgettable evening of great kiwi music at Black Barn Amphitheatre in this showpiece concert of Labour Weekend.Saturday 21st October, will see Black Barn host Hello Sailor as the full sail plugged in six-piece rock’n’roll band, playing a set packed […]

On Saturday 21st October we jump start the 23/24 Meeanee Speedway season with an action packed night of race action including...SuperstocksStockcarsSaloonsSuper SaloonsTQ'sStreetstocksSidecarsRacing starts at 6.30pmAdmission:$25 Adult (17 years upwards)$10 Child (8-16 years)7 years & Under FREE$60 Family (2 Adults & 4 Kids)See you there!

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 […]