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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

On Sunday November 19 the choir will present a concert titled Verse and Versatility in St. Matthews church, Hastings at 2 pm.   The verse is a premiere performance of a beautiful setting of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116, composed by current choir director, Jane Pierard.   The program is diverse and exciting, showing off the versatility of the […]

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 […]