Hey Hawke's Bay kids! We're super excited about the very first Dream11 Super Smash OPEN DAY at the Mitre 10 Park Athletics Stadium track  where the CENTRAL STAGS, CENTRAL HINDS & their crazy mascot The Stag  will be waiting to meet you! It's all FREE - free sausage sizzle, free lunch & drinks provided, free entry, fun […]

Join us for the Spice & Sip Soirée, an unforgettable evening that combines the delight of wine and beer with an adventurous journey through diverse flavours served on small plates. You won’t want to miss this memorable evening of tasting, socializing, and cultural fusion. For this extraordinary event, we are thrilled to have Chateau Garage’s […]

Looking for something to do for your "Xmas Do"? Or want to grab a handful of friends and do something fun? Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment.Why not add murder to the menu and incorporate an evening of fun and laughter where you become the sleuths […]

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 […]

Eskdale Schools major fundraiser is the Bay View Market Day. This day is the talk of the country and attracts thousands and thousands of people. The variety of high quality crafts / homewares are varied and unique with over 150 stalls you are sure to find something for everyone and maybe something for yourself.Peruse the […]

Harvest Hawke's Bay Festival will truly be a celebration of Hawke's Bay Food & Wine country. The inaugural event will take place from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 25 Nov 2023 in a spectacular riverside setting on Tuki Tuki Rd and will SIXTEEN WINERIES pared with EIGHT EATERIES offering festival goers the opportunity to sample […]

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 […]

Whizz, bang, crash! It’s Extraordinary Machines of Clockwork and Steam!  Industrial revolution meets futuristic fantasy in this exciting new performance by the Bay Cities’ Symphonic Band. With an programme featuring works from Gershwin to Goodwin, this steampunk inspired concert promises a joyride from start to finish!  Thanks to funding from Creative Communities Napier, we have been […]

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 […]