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 […]

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, […]

The Hindu Council of Hawke's Bay & Entire Indian Community alongside Hastings District Council & Napier Council would like to invite you all to Hawke's Bay Diwali 2023 Celebrating Festival of Light.Diwali symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. A fun day to enjoy cultural performances, Food […]

Hey, Hawke's Bay teens, mark your calendars for an electrifying night of pure adrenaline! Get ready to groove to the heart-pounding beats of Drum and Bass on Saturday, October 28th. The exhilarating Shadow Banned is set to take the stage, promising an unforgettable, spirit-reviving music experience. Don't hesitate – secure your tickets today and be […]

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 […]