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 […]

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 […]